November 21, 2005

I can't believe it...THREE YEARS ALREADY!!! Today we celebrate Connor's 3rd birthday, and what a blessing he has been to SOOOOO many people. I will be the first to say how very special this little boy is to me...he is my entire life, and holds EVERY ounce of my love. It's hard to believe my little newborn has turned into such a smart, loving, athletic, and kind little boy.

As I sit here writing this I have so many memories running through my mine. Like the first time I held my precious baby boy, or his first airplane ride at 10 days old. Or his first trip out on Uncle Sean's boat, or first trip to the zoo with Grandma. His first MO-HAWK (Thanks Uncle Matty), his first time playing with his special tractors (Thanks Uncle Mitchy), or his very first bear hunt with his Papa. First smiles, day of school, laugh, ouchie :-(, song he sang, and the most special to my heart the first prayer he prayed. Connor has become such a compassionate and giving child, and all just in his first 3 years of life.

I remember praying that if I only taught him a few things in life that it would be to; 1.) Love God 2.) Love others 3.) Give when you have to others who don't 4.) Forgive, and finally 5.) Always act with a loving, kind, and compassionate heart even when it's tough. Well anyone who knows Connor can attest to his accomplishing all of the above. Loving God, my little man fully gets this. He knows that Jesus died for his sins, and that everything we are given is a blessing we do not deserve. Connor prays daily and there is never a "need" or "request" its just his little heart thanking God for everything...even down to a few of my recent favorites, his belly, chin, walls, windows, plates, and piggy pies (feet)! Such a precious sound that is to my ears. Another favorite thing of mine about Connor is how he LOVES...and boy does this little guy know how to LOVE. His BIG BEAR HUGS AND MOOCHIES leave no questions as to his feelings for you. Connor loves to give to those who don't have as much as he has. Just a week ago he helped me go through old toys and clothes he had not used and pack them up to give to a little boy we know. He was so proud of himself and excited! He has such a gentle soul, yet such a forgiving spirit as well. As I lay on the couch, sick, at his big 3rd birthday party, he never said "mommy you're no fun" haha, though I was not. The past 3 years have been crazy for us, yet he, knowing it or not, always forgives me in my mistakes and slip ups! And finally, everyday I see his loving, kind, and compassionate heart towards anyone or thing he encounters. I owe a HUGE thank you to those who have come alongside to encouraged and influence Connor. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart, and especially you, Mike. You are the perfect example of what a man should be, and you have taken Connor as your own, and are greatly responsible for the little man he has become. THANK YOU MIKE.

Okay, sorry! This has become the longest post ever...much like a book! I just had to take the chance to brag on my BIG boy!!! The past 3 years of our lives have been the best of mine, and we are so happy FINALLY! Connor, you are the BEST thing I have EVER done in my entire life, and I love you FAR more then you will ever know. Thanks for being my son, and the JOY of my life. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY CONJON, CONA-LONG-A-DING-DONG, CONRASCLY BOY! MOMMY LOVES YOU!!!!!