Murgatroyd’s map marked a significant moment when son Rio turned three months old, but his heart carried heavy memories.
As the saying goes ‘kill two birds with one stone’, the devoted mother graced the occasion with a heartfelt tribute to her late father, Derek John Murgatroyd, who departed in 2022.
Peta Murgatroyd Wants Late Father to Watch over Baby Rio
The professional dancer, who is now a mother of two with husband Maks Chmerkovskiy, took to her Instagram page to celebrate her incredible feat by uploading three slideshows.
The first image sees the toddler lying on his back, smiling happily at the camera as his mother holds his tiny hand. Dressed in a complimentary nude onesie with the character “Winnie the Pooh”, Rio shows a more serious expression in the following slide.
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In the next snap, the celebratory smile returned with a hearty laugh at whoever was causing her laughter in the background. Aside from the obvious joy in the post, Peta got fans in the mood with her caption, which was both heartwarming and bittersweet.
Expressing her deep love and gratitude for her baby boy, she wrote, “Happy 3 months on earth my little Rio ? You are my light, my joy, my world. Calm my heart, I thank God for you.”
However, in the final paragraph, the still grieving daughter writes a touching note to Derek. He showed his trust in his presence with them, stating, “Pop is watching over you xo.”
The message resonated with the “DWTS” dancer’s followers, who sent their support, as this person wrote, “Happy three months. I’m sorry your pop wasn’t here to know him.” They empathize more by sharing their own stories of losing loved ones, writing:
“My mother lost her father, my “Pop” when she was 25 years old. It was a blessing when my little brother was born when he was 27 years old. Keep dancing.????.”
These netizens expressed their congratulations to Rio before stating, “He looks like your father. Give him a pair of little glasses, and they’ll be twins ?.” Meanwhile, a third admirer felt otherwise and stated that she looked like Peta. Others gushed over the baby, calling him “adorable” and “so cute kid!!”
Baby Rio’s One Month Birthday
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In July, the actress happily shared her joy on Instagram, allowing thousands of followers to join in the celebration. In a special video accompanied by a soothing lullaby, she filmed the newborn wrapped in a soft blanket.
After displaying the baby’s name on the white dress, it moves to Rio, alert and making cute expressions in its cradle. Overjoyed, she captioned the post, “Happy 1st Month of life my little Rio ?.”
Peta lovingly details her distinctive features and emerging personality: “furrowed eyebrows, mischievous smile, amazing diapers, the most curious eyes, and plump thighs!”
She added, “He’s my milk monster, my man can eat for hours. When this child is hungry, you better prepare.” The Broadway star mentioned that Rio adores “bath time but hates getting dressed afterwards.”
He also jokingly notes that his cry can rival a coyote’s howl when he’s cold. Ending her post, she stated, “A month full of bliss with sleepless nights…Thank you for choosing us @rio.john.chmerkovskiy you are loved beyond measure XO.”
Commemorating his late father’s 82nd posthumous birthday
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The professional Latin dancer continues to remember her father in everything she does, proving she is still grieving the loss. On his 82nd birthday, the 37-year-old returned with a post featuring a series of cherished moments, from family outings to grandma’s tender hugs.
The tribute also included a photo of Derek dressed up for the dance, culminating in a warm and tight hug. In the caption, he appreciates her for her cheerful and reliable presence.
She admitted missing him “so much” and added, “words are so inadequate.” The “Burn the Floor” performer vividly remembers their last parting: “I still feel the warmth of your hand in mine when we said goodbye for the last time. I told you.. “don’t go anywhere ok dad?!” Your words back to me were.. “well where do you think I want to go honey?!”
He stated that the interaction showed his desire to protect her from fear during her final moments. Expressing his undying love for his father, he openly admits that dealing with the emotions surrounding his birthday is “king hard”.
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