officially 6!

at 2:09 am this morning, my baby turned 6 years old. i can remember each detail of the night he was born 6 years ago. we had been told for weeks that he was going to be big and that since i was progressing and having contractions he could come at anytime. i was 3 weeks early and had everything ready--snacks for wyatt for the hospital, multiple cameras, and our bags packed lightly remembering we barely used all we had brought for wyatt's birth. we were finishing building our pool so wyatt (then 2) and i sat in the empty shell as the water filled it up. my contractions started at 5pm on monday afternoon. by 11pm i was READY to go so we got in the car. of course the road we needed to take was closed and then the parking lot was not open since it was the middle of the night. we parked in the e.r. lot and had to keep sitting down for contractions during our short walk in---they were back to back. we arrived at 11:30 and i was pushing by 1:50. our precious owen was born 3 weeks early weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. at 2:09am surrounded by his eager family. he was beautiful and we thought he looked just like his brother. todd went with him to the nursery so they could weigh him and wyatt looked through the window waving at him the whole time. the love i felt for owen was instant. it was natural and easy. he was sweet and fit perfect in my arms! to this day he looks at me with such trust and sensitivity. he is gentle and kind. his quiet nature and intense green eyes melt me! i love you forever and always!

a sweet montessori tradition asks parents to make a history poster with one picture from each year of your child's life. it lets you reflect on the years that have so quickly passed and the amazing impact that your child has on your world. here is owen's from today...his 6th birthday!