Sometimes we are fortunate enough to have the time and space to look at our lives…
…and the people we share them with. I’ve spent well over half my life with Thom.
He is such a good sport…and pretty darn cute too.
He has put up with all my quirks, neuroses and annoying habits all these years…
…which is probably a little like being married to Lucy Ricardo.
Come to think of it, he’s always quick to jump on board the family bandwagon.
But he is a calm voice on whom the kids and I can depend for a fresh perspective.
Such a gentle and compassionate soul.
He is my playmate…
…my safe harbor…
…the father of my children…and it shows.
And in this world of uncertainty…
…the kids and I know he is always there to catch us should we fall.
We would follow him anywhere.
Anywhere!
And that means anywhere!
My friend.
My love.
My prince.
Dear Thom, here’s wishing you a Happy Birthday, and many more!
All words and images copyright Naomi Baltuck.
I was just thinking about you yesterday and look, she appears! what a lovely post for your hubby. happy birthday Thom!! (Lucy!!!!! I’m home!!!)
By: tobyo on September 15, 2015
at 12:50 am
Hi Toby! Thanks for making me smile. Just been up to my ears with travel, house guests, storytelling and work commitments. It’s really sweet to hear from you. Thanks for thinking of me.
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2015
at 2:48 pm
you’re welcome 🙂
By: tobyo on September 18, 2015
at 2:05 am
Yours is an enviable relationship.
By: Carol on September 15, 2015
at 1:06 am
Hi Carol, It would probably drive some people crazy, as we are also both very independent and tend to wander off into our own little worlds–I write for long quiet periods, he referees soccer or goes to games with his buddies, I travel with my sis and have women’s writing retreats. I learned long ago that one person can’t fill all of another person’s needs, but we are there for each other when we need to be, and give each other the space we need to fill in the gaps. We share a love of theater, travel, children (and ours in particular), and even with our kids hundreds of miles away, we unwind by playing a game or two of Pandemic–it’s a satisfying feeling, saving the world. We attended our first political rally together this summer–go Bernie! I know I’ve been very fortunate, and I take nothing for granted.
Thanks for writing, Carol.
Love,
n
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2015
at 3:17 pm
Happy birthday to your sweetie!
By: pattisj on September 15, 2015
at 1:07 am
Thank you, Patti! I’ll pass that on to the birthday boy!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2015
at 3:18 pm
Happy Birthday, Thom – man in a million!
By: Meg on September 15, 2015
at 1:21 am
Hi Meg,
Thanks for the visit, and for stopping by with your birthday wishes! I’ll tell himself. See you soon!
Love,
n
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2015
at 3:39 pm
What a lovely tribute to Thom! You are indeed a fortunate woman.
By: Yvonne Young on September 15, 2015
at 1:34 am
Thank you, Yvonne! I hope I will be seeing you soon!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2015
at 3:39 pm
Thank you, Yvonne! So good to hear from you–hope you are well!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 17, 2015
at 7:51 am
What a lovely birthday blog, Naomi. Thom is lucky to be your partner-in-life. Happiness always.
By: raptekar on September 15, 2015
at 1:38 am
Thank you, Richard! Best wishes to you and your clan!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2015
at 3:45 pm
Beautiful!!!!
By: Beth, just being me on September 15, 2015
at 2:59 am
Thank you, Beth.
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2015
at 3:54 pm
Happy Birthday Thom
By: crazytraintotinkytown on September 15, 2015
at 6:47 am
Thank you, Dallas! I’ll pass that on to the lad!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2015
at 4:04 pm
Happy Birthday to him dear Naomi. Blessing and Happiness to you all, you are a nice family. I loved your photographs, Thank you, love, nia
By: niasunset on September 15, 2015
at 6:50 am
Thank you, Nia! All the same to you and your dear family! I appreciate your stopping by and sharing your good wishes. Love, Naomi
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2015
at 4:05 pm
“What a guy!” *Brooklyn accent ala 1940s Adelaide-type* A fun photo tribute, Naomi. Thanks for sharing him with us!
By: scillagrace on September 15, 2015
at 11:44 am
Thank you for starting my day out smiling, Priscilla! I will pass on your birthday wishes!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2015
at 4:09 pm
You are lucky to have him, but I think he is also lucky to have you! 🙂
By: Naomi on September 15, 2015
at 12:06 pm
Dear Naomi, Thank you so much for that sweet thought! It is wonderful when two people do find a good balance, and even more so when they recognize it. We are lucky ducks, and we both appreciate that. So good to hear from you–I hope you are well!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2015
at 6:16 pm
Happy Birthday , Thom! Great tribute to your guy! 🙂
By: Jill Weatherholt on September 15, 2015
at 12:30 pm
Thank you, Jill!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 17, 2015
at 7:55 am
That is lovely. You are quite the photographer. I enjoyed this. Happy Birthday to Thom..
Norris Spencer Storyteller
By: Norris Spencer on September 15, 2015
at 12:35 pm
Hi Norris,
So good to hear from you. Thanks for the good wishes and kind words.
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 17, 2015
at 7:55 am
What a great tribute. Lucky couple.
By: Lynne Ayers on September 15, 2015
at 1:22 pm
Thank you, Lynne!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 17, 2015
at 7:57 am
That is the best love note ever! Even I love the guy and I’ve never even met him! 🙂 Happy Birthday Thom!
By: walkingpapers on September 15, 2015
at 4:36 pm
Hi Suzanne,
Thanks for stopping by, and for the good wishes. (Made me laugh)! I hope you and the guys are well.
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 17, 2015
at 8:03 am
Happy Birthday to Thom! How many times has he been around the Sun?
What a great tribute to your soul mate. The world needs more men like him.
By: Gloria Two-Feathers on September 15, 2015
at 5:21 pm
Thank you, Gloria! I’ll pass your good wishes on to him. And thanks for the visit–so good to hear from you. Looking forward to out reunion.
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 18, 2015
at 4:35 pm
Heart melting. I love that you all have so much fun as a family, and do all kinds of fun things together. It’s clear you all actually enjoy each other, and that you all have a strong sense of playfulness. Both are rare.
Alison
By: Alison and Don on September 15, 2015
at 6:20 pm
Happy Birthday Thom! A wonderful post for a wonderful man xxxx
By: diannegray on September 15, 2015
at 9:11 pm
Thank you, Dianne!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 18, 2015
at 5:03 pm
Lovely post.
By: AlwaysARedhead on September 16, 2015
at 11:15 am
Thank you! Your last post was a stitch!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 19, 2015
at 4:11 pm
Thanks Naomi, it certainly brought quite a bit of laughter in the house.
By: AlwaysARedhead on September 20, 2015
at 8:44 pm
Happy Birthday Thom. You sound like the perfect man with a wife who loves you to bits.
Naomi, that is the most wonderful tribute to best friend, soul-mate, lover, and father of your children. Just reading it, makes me go all warm and fuzzy inside.
By: Sarah Potter Writes on September 16, 2015
at 4:43 pm
Dear Sarah,
Thanks so much for your sweet response. It’s a pretty good fit; we are twice blessed. Once because we are and twice because we know it.
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 19, 2015
at 4:13 pm
🙂
By: Sarah Potter Writes on September 19, 2015
at 4:53 pm
Happy birthday to your Thom, Naomi! So beautiful and emotional this love letter! All my best to all of you and really hope to seeing you sometime! 🙂
By: Ileana Partenie on September 16, 2015
at 7:19 pm
Dear Ileana,
Thank you for sharing your sweet wishes and warm response. I hope you are well. I too look forward to meeting you in Romania the next we come.
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 19, 2015
at 6:05 pm
Marvelous post. But the picture that really got to me, was of the two of you together. Perfect.
By: ShimonZ on September 18, 2015
at 2:33 pm
Dear Shimon, thank you so much! I hope this finds you well. Happy New Year!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 19, 2015
at 6:09 pm
Lovely blog post 🙂
By: Rumiya Murtazina on September 18, 2015
at 3:14 pm
Thanks so much. I just had a wander over to your blog, and it is a lovely site to see!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 20, 2015
at 11:27 pm
What a lovely tribute! Happy Birthday, Thom!
By: Kathy on September 19, 2015
at 7:33 pm
Hi Kathy, Thanks for the good wishes–I shall pass them on!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 20, 2015
at 11:29 pm
A wonderful set of memories for your best friend Naomi!
By: megtraveling on September 20, 2015
at 5:47 pm
Thank you, Meg!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 20, 2015
at 11:34 pm
Very sweet tribute to your man.
By: Jo Danehy @ The Sundog Drift on September 20, 2015
at 10:48 pm
Thank you, Jo.
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 21, 2015
at 12:13 am
What a love letter. So lovely!
By: Pernnille Oberg on September 22, 2015
at 5:37 pm
Thanks for the visit, and for the very kind response!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 25, 2015
at 7:08 pm
So romantic, Naomi. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face!
By: socialbridge on September 22, 2015
at 8:37 pm
Dear Jean,
Thanks for the visit, and for taking the time to share a sweet comment. It’s always good to hear from you!
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 25, 2015
at 7:09 pm
My pleasure, Naomi.
By: socialbridge on September 25, 2015
at 8:21 pm
Thank you, Jean!
By: Naomi Baltuck on October 3, 2015
at 8:26 am
The best birthday tribute ever!! Happy Birthday to Thom!! He is so loved!
By: the dune mouse on September 22, 2015
at 10:06 pm
Hi Cybele,
You are a dear! Thanks so much for the good wishes–I will pass them on to Thom.
Warmly,
Naomi
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 25, 2015
at 7:10 pm
🙂
By: the dune mouse on September 26, 2015
at 5:20 am
This is lovely.
By: dunelight on October 3, 2015
at 8:08 am
Thank you so much for the kind word. I’ve just been over to your blog, and found it truly lovely as well!
By: Naomi Baltuck on October 3, 2015
at 8:28 am
How wonderful! Loving. Fun. The bonds keep strengthening. Way to go-go!!
By: raptekar on September 14, 2016
at 2:59 pm
Thanks, Richard! Hope you and yours are all well.
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2016
at 6:15 pm
So romantic. You made a good match! Love you both.
By: Lee Carlson on September 14, 2016
at 3:36 pm
Dear Lee,
Mom always said it would take someone with the patience of a kindergarten teacher to manage me (put up with me), and that’s what Thom was doing when we met. I feel so fortunate every day of my life. Thanks so much for stopping by.
We love you too, Big Sis!
n
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2016
at 6:17 pm
You just made me tear up. Cheers to birthdays, love, challenges and forevers. xx
By: Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher on September 15, 2016
at 5:33 pm
Dear Lesley,
Yes, yes, yes! We must celebrate everything we can every chance we get. Today I am thankful to have a blogging friend who took the time to visit and to share your very generous response–I am deeply touched. xoxo,
Naomi
By: Naomi Baltuck on September 15, 2016
at 6:21 pm