I am not entirely sure how it happened, but I am suddenly the mother of a six-year-old boy.
To say that I am proud of our son is a terrible understatement. This bright bubbly dinosaur-loving boy is our absolute joy. I am the kind of mom who sees these milestones as "little bereavements" too, and just like the night before his first birthday, I spent a moment over his bed and watched him sleep, knowing that a little piece has slipped through my fingers. Though I am so excited to see what year SIX has in store for him! I read a cute little book before I was married written from the point of view of the mother of the bride. She remarked that although the umbilical cord is cut right after birth, there is always an invisible string that connects a mother to her children, and though it gets longer and longer the older they get, and the further they travel, that connection is ever-present. Today that invisible string that connects my heart to my son stretches a little longer, but it is with a full and happy heart that I send Sam out into the world of being 6.
(now, I KNOW that the song plays twice. It was just THAT perfect.)
Just beautiful Sarah. Happy Birthday, Sam! It has been such fun watching you grow and I look forward to doing it many many more years. We love you, kid! XOXO
Posted by: Kat | June 17, 2009 at 01:38 AM
Thank you Sarah it is beautiful. Sam is a wonderful boy filled with love. He has the best smile and gorgeous blue eyes. You and TK have done such a great job and should be proud. Thank you again for sharing the best 6 years of his life. Here's to 100 more :)
Posted by: Lori Shaw | June 17, 2009 at 02:47 AM
I woke up crying because I cannot believe Sam is six! And now this wonderful blog including some of my favorite pictures. Absolutely lovely. I shall celebrate his day by watching this six times. Happy Birthday, Sam. I love you more than tongue can tell! Grams
Posted by: Suzanne E. Morrison | June 17, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Sarah, I very quickly gave up any attempt at looking to the sky and just let the tears fall! Raising children is an incredible journey and you, as usually, have captured the very best of it! How can he be six?!! Love you, happy birthday to you both!
Auntie Pam
Posted by: Auntie Pam | June 18, 2009 at 07:13 AM
Simply perfect Sarah!
Posted by: Danielle | June 22, 2009 at 11:19 AM