6 years

Six years ago today I became a mommy. What a crazy feeling. I can't believe I held my baby boy for the first time SIX years ago. In one way it seems like I have always known Noah. What was life like before Noah? (well a lot calmer probably, but also a lot less exciting) It's crazy to think in just six short years a human can go from totally dependent on you for EVERYTHING to pretty much independent on you. I went from someone needing me 24/7 to a school-aged BOY. Oh, what do I do with a school-aged boy?? I still haven't figured out the answer to that one! One minute he acts like I'm his best friend, then the next he is telling me I can't kiss him because other people might see.... and he is only 6?? I love Noah more than anything (well, not more than his sisters... and no, Kate and Kara, that doesn't mean I love you guys more than him.. i love you all equally.. and YES that is possible so when you are reading this 20 years from now.. STOP FIGHTING, you are all equal in my eyes).

Being the first born, obviously, Noah has taught me a lot about parenting. It's not NEAR as easy as it looks. Each child is so unique and different and they all come with their own "personalities". Before kids, I thought that there was only one way to parent. You parent them all the same.. uh, Noah has taught me differently. I'm still learning with him how to parent. Good grief, what works one day is the thing that sets him off the next!

He is also one of the SMARTEST kids I have ever met. I'm not just saying that because I'm his mommy... believe me, if you know me, you know this to be true. He makes connections that I wouldn't even make (hard to believe that he is smarter than me.. because of my "rocket-scientist smarts" and all.) Seriously though, I wish I could remember all the crazy smart things he has said and done over the last six years, but I can't. I just know the kid is going to grow up to be some kind of engineer or something mathematical.. he gets it from his daddy... Now, if he were to grow up to be in the circus, then my side could claim it :)

Noah has also taught me patience. seriously. That's another thing that God has showed me. I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO not patient. I thought I was. Wrong. That boy can push my buttons like no ones BUSINESS. He can have me cracking up laughing to wanting to .... in all of 2.34 seconds.

I have no idea where this post is going, but just wanted to tell my baby boy Happy Birthday!! and no matter if you want to give me a kiss in front of others or not.. I still love you, and I always will!! (but beware, mommy is stubborn.. so I might just kiss you in front of people to prove that I can... not sure WHY sometimes we don't get along.. can't imagine!! ..... )