Happy Birthday Connor

It seems like only yesterday that I gave birth to my Connor Riley. I was so anxious and excited to finally meet this little person that I had dreamed about my whole life. I was worried about how I would perform as a mother and afraid I would fail at raising a son. My first real memory of Connor was of me walking down to the nursery to look at him through the glass. All the little babies were sleeping and I was reading all the names looking for that baby that belonged to me. In the corner a nurse was busy dressing a baby that was crying and making a lot of noise. I thought to myself,"Geez, that poor mother got a baby that cries alot." Wouldn't you know it? That was my Connor. He cried ALOT in the beginning but quickly grew into such a sweet little boy.

Now FIVE years later I cannot believe how fast time has gone by. Connor has grown into a little boy who is very caring and smart. I love watching him get excited about watching sports and his determination at learning how to ice skate so he can be a hockey player. He is so patient with his brother and occasionally will comment "Mom, he is making my head hurt because he is screaming so much" I cannot imagine feeling more joy in my life than I do watching this little guy grow and learn. Happy Birthday Connor!!! You are one of my proudest accomplishments. I LOVE YOU!!!