DEAR CONNOR

September 23, 2012

Happy Happy Birthday Connor!

I know that you know the story of the day you were born, but it definitely is worth repeating.  I'll give you the shorter version so you can get onto finding your presents!

As you know, my body had a really hard time getting pregnant with you.  When I finally, finally, found out that you were in my tummy, and growing strong, it was one of the happiest days of my life.  The road was rocky though, and you, Mr. Connor, fought so hard to stay alive.  Thank you for being my strong, determined boy.  I can't imagine my world without you.

So today, 11 wonderful years later, I want to wish you a happy birthday.  Connor, you are an amazing person.  You bring joy and happiness to my life every day.  You are kind and loving, smart and funny.  You give the bet hugs in the world.  I am always amazed at the good boy that you are.  You make good choices not because someone told you to, but you find out the "why", and then you decide, and that amazes me.  You have such an amazing light about you that others want to be around you.  You are a leader.  I'm so excited to see the man you become.  Just like when you were in my tummy, you are strong and determined... you are a fighter, and you have so much greatness within you.

Connor, I love you more than I could ever, ever, tell you.  You make our family whole.  Your smile stops my heart just a little bit, and your sweet tender heart melts me.  Thank you for choosing to come to our family.  Thank you for fighting so hard to get here.

I love you to infinity and beyond.

Mom