To My Boy.

I can't believe it's been 8 years since you arrived.

I remember every minute of the night you were born.

Holding you all night, falling totally in love.  

Thank you for being exactly who you are.

Every freckle.  Every Giggle.  Every Scowl.

You are a wonder.

Magic in motion.

My heart walking around outside my body.

The reason I was born.

Happy Birthday, sweet prince.

Being your mom is the best gift and the biggest honor.


Comments

Heather said…
Does this mean you survived the party?

No light saber scars?

Oh, good, 'cause I was worried about you!

This is such a sweet post.

What a great mom you are!
October 25, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Ash said…
Great post. My husband thinks he's the love of my life - well, he is, just the third in line. Boys are a special gift.

Happy Happy Day for Mom!

Em
October 25, 2008 at 7:00 PM
jori-o said…
Happy birthday to your boy--and happy momma birthday to you! Love this post. Perfect words for a tender sentiment.
October 25, 2008 at 7:25 PM
Jen said…
you are so right, "my heart walking around outside my body." That just says it all.
October 25, 2008 at 7:28 PM
nikkicrumpet said…
They grow so very fast!! Happy Birthday to him!
October 25, 2008 at 7:42 PM
Shannon said…
So sweet! Hope he had a great birthday :)
October 25, 2008 at 8:22 PM
Ann Harrison said…
You are quiet the mom.
Happy Birthday! to you son.
And Congratulations to you!!!
October 25, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Lula! said…
He is the handsomest 8 year old in the wide world. And my future son-in-law.
October 25, 2008 at 8:42 PM
Anonymous said…
Yup. Your a mom. A very good mom.

Happy Birthday "The Boy"!
October 25, 2008 at 8:57 PM
Mc Allen said…
awww, what a sweet bpost... You are a wonderful mom and he is a blessed boy! happy Birthday!! Leah
October 25, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Summer said…
I love how you wrote "my heart walking around outside my body." I've always told Tay the same thing....

Hugs....Summer
October 25, 2008 at 9:43 PM
KatBouska said…
"magic in motion"

sigh.

so sweet.

so true.

so growing up too fast.
October 25, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Anonymous said…
great blog some how i found you when i was looking for stuff on our son and his birth defect on esophageal atresia such a great blog site you have i wish you all the best.
October 25, 2008 at 11:00 PM
I Love Purple More Than You said…
Happy birthday to your son! What a sweet post!
October 26, 2008 at 12:24 AM
Soulflower said…
Tiffy....can you hear meeeee? Happy Birthday, Boy. May the force be with you always! Love ya lots, your Jedi pals

Llenahs and Nived (our Star Wars names)
October 26, 2008 at 12:48 AM
CaraBee said…
So sweet! Magic in motion, indeed.
October 26, 2008 at 4:13 AM
Suzann said…
So sweet. My big boy just turned 18 and my baby boy turns 8 in December.

Treasure every single moment of him now - they grow up entirely too fast.
October 26, 2008 at 4:49 AM
Michelle said…
Thanks for the comment. Happy Birthday to "The Boy". I love how you call him that and I bet you loved Jedi Training Camp!
October 26, 2008 at 5:13 AM
Lindsay said…
Aww, so precious! He's such a cutie and I love this picture!!

Also, thank you for your kind words on my blog about our friend Dane!
~Lindsay
October 26, 2008 at 8:29 AM
Rhea said…
What a wonderful, sweet, loving post! Cute photo of the boy too.

I can't wait to hear about the Jedi training party.
October 26, 2008 at 8:57 AM
Susie said…
What a beautiful tribute to your son. I hope he has a very happy birthday:-)
October 26, 2008 at 9:32 AM
Dorkys Ramos said…
This is such a sweet post! I hope he had a blast at his birthday party and that you haven't suffered any permanent damage :)
October 26, 2008 at 11:24 AM
iheartbowheads.blogspot.com said…
I love love love birthday posts - so great.

Holly
October 26, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Sherri said…
What a great birthday post!! Time Flies!!!
October 26, 2008 at 1:44 PM
Jenni said…
What an aweseom picture!! Happy Birthday to him!
October 26, 2008 at 2:38 PM
Lump said…
so sweet! cute pic as well.
October 26, 2008 at 3:46 PM
S Club Mama said…
Happy birthday, Boy!


And Mom, great poem!
October 26, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Unknown said…
What a great photo! Happy birthday to your little man.
October 26, 2008 at 5:41 PM
Anonymous said…
aww! Happy Birthday to the boy!! That was a beautiful post!
October 26, 2008 at 6:31 PM
Alison said…
Happy birthday to your boy!

On some level, I think that all my blog posts about my kids are love letters to them. This is a beautiful love letter.
October 26, 2008 at 7:22 PM
sassy stephanie said…
Ahhhh. Happy Birthday, Boy. What a fun pic!
October 27, 2008 at 6:50 AM
Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlam said…
My heart walking around outside my body....love that.
Happy bday sweet blessing!
October 27, 2008 at 6:58 AM
Casey's trio said…
Happy birthday to your boy!! I hope the party was fantastic.
October 27, 2008 at 6:59 AM
angela | the painted house said…
Aw, trying to make me cry?

Hope you all had a fun weekend partying!
October 27, 2008 at 8:47 AM
black betty said…
happy burfday! LOVE the pic.
October 27, 2008 at 9:02 AM
KimmyJ said…
Mama's with boys are so blessed!
October 27, 2008 at 9:43 AM
Jen Sue Wild said…
Great pic!!
I hope your boy has a very happy birthday!!
October 27, 2008 at 9:57 AM
Swirl Girl said…
Now you can unwrap your Princess Leia braids and relax.

Happy Birthday !!
October 27, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Annikke said…
I'm guessing you must have survived the party. Hope Jedi training was fun for all!?

My oldest turns 8 in January and your post made me a little teary-eyed thinking about it!
October 27, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Cecily R said…
Perfect birthday post...he is adorable and you are one great mom!!
October 27, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Live.Love.Eat said…
Sweet mommy! Happy birthday to your boy!!!!!!
October 27, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Michelle said…
Ah, that is such a touching post!
October 27, 2008 at 12:35 PM
pink and green mama MaryLea said…
So sweet, sent here by SITS. I write letters to my girls on their birthdays every year. Someday when they are grown and have children of their own I hope they will see how much they've brought to my life.
October 27, 2008 at 1:02 PM
Heather said…
I remember the chubby cheeked little boy and how "smitten" we were. We miss you!!
October 27, 2008 at 3:11 PM
Anonymous said…
I LOVE THAT BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LEVKY
October 28, 2008 at 3:36 PM
Anonymous said…
Very sweet post. I love hearing how much other mommies love their kids!!!
October 28, 2008 at 5:45 PM
Clippergirl56 said…
belated happy birthday to your son. That was the sweetest post.
October 29, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Jenny said…
What a great note to your son. It is an honor. They teach us so much.
October 29, 2008 at 11:35 AM
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