6 Years Ago....

6 years ago today, i was admitted to the hospital at 34 weeks pregnant with my first child. I had been experiencing some complications and being my first child i was very scared.  The night was long and i got very little sleep, as my babies heart rate dropped i didn't really understand what was going on. The following morning October 27th my doctor (Dr. Hussey) came in to see me and said we've decided were going to do an emergency c-section now.  There was very little time to do anything, everything happened so fast.  My beautiful baby boy was born screaming and crying at 11:23 am, which brought tears to my eyes.  They brought him over to me so i could see him and give him a kiss. He was then quickly taken away to the NICU.  He weighted just 4lb 5oz and 16 1/2 inch.   I wasn't able to go down and see him again until the next morning.  I felt so blessed to have a sweet baby boy, i had prayed for so many years and finally i was holding my baby.  Micah stayed in the NICU for 11 days after i left, it was the hardest days. 
Over the past 6 years Micah has brought nothing but joy to our family.  He is an amazing big brother and so helpful.  I can't believe how fast the years have gone.  I Love you Micah and feel so blessed to be your mommy.  I love you to the moon and back, thanks for always being my baby in my heart.

 Micah's first day.

Micah just shy of 6.

Where has the time Gone?

 

I wish i had an answer for where the time has gone. Over the past year lots has happened. I guess ive just been to busy to update everyone.  The boys are growing like crazy, Micah started kindergarten in August, Josiah started Preschool and Noah even started a CDO program.
Lets back track just a bit....
This year has been filled with tears, laughs and lots of memories. I've learned a lot about myself over the year as a mother, friend and wife. I have discovered whats really important to me and who's really important to me. My true friends are those who are there through thick and thin, good times and bad, when you haven't spoken to them in awhile but you always pick up where you left off.  Thank you for that!
The boys celebrated birthdays and grew bigger, we started summer with a bang. We spent a lot of time outside playing on our new swing set. Micah started tae kwon do, and was amazing. He worked his way to a green belt quickly (were taking a small break now) Micah also spent a lot of time this summer playing tennis. Not to mention all the visits to the zoo, blackberry farm, the shedd and the arboretum. He still has a love for animals and spends many hours dreaming of the zoo he'll one day build.  I hope the spirit Micah shares with all those around him.  Then you have Joisah, he's a ball of energy and always ready to make someone smile.  He too loves animals and usually willing to help his big brother in any way that he can. He also did tae kwon do for awhile and earned a yellow belt. (he honestly entertained everyone)  Last but not least Noah. He's grown up way to fast.  Hes into everything and wants to be just like his big brothers.
Micah Loves Kindergarten and he's do great. His teacher is amazing and i feel so blessed Micah's in her class.  I love seeing how much Micah has grown in just a few months. He's started to read and is a genius in my eyes I volunteer at the school every Monday (thats why Noah's in a CDO program, and to give mommy a break) I work one on one with the students. I was also asked to be room mom so thats been keeping me busy. Micah turns 6 in just a few day and is SO excited! His party is planned and hes counting the days.  Were having Jim Nesci come out to our home, he's bringing a full size gator and snakes. If you know me, you know that i'm freaked by this and worried a child will be eaten.  I'll keep you updated :)
Josiah loves pre school, but still asks every morning if he has to go to school. On the mornings he doesnt there is lots of cheering and rubbing it in his big brothers face.  On the days he does go to school while we wait in the drop off line he asks me over and over, why did you sign me up for school??? Then as the pull him out of the car he says, bye mom i love you have fun today.  Who is this child and is he just trying to make my life hard.  I think its the second child in him, i can't fault him because i was the second child. I believe i made my mom crazy at times.  Often when i pick him up all the little girls are calling his name begging him to play. Their moms then tell me, you know JoJo is my daughters boyfriend. Umm ok great for you but NO!
My sweet Noah has really become a little boy. No more baby. He loves cars trucks and trains.  I put him in a CDO program one day a week so id be able to help in Micahs class and have a little time to myself  (thats been yet to happen)  Noah loves school and goes in joyfully. I love when he sees me at the door, his smile is priceless.  Hes talking up a storm and loves to do everything all by himself.
So much more to share but i've been trying to write this post for a week now. Maybe once i get this up it will motivate me to do more.