10

 Ten years ago this little bitty peanut of a boy came into the world. Small enough to fit in just one of his daddy's hands...

Last night as I hugged Noah good night as his last night in the "single digits" I couldn't help but think back on what an amazing journey the last 10 years has been. Noah is his own person :). He made that known at 2 years of age. From just that young he let us know quickly what his gift is - singing.  I catch myself all the time asking him to quiet down (before you judge me - he sets his alarm at 6:45 and cannot shower without singing at the same time).  He makes up songs, sings with the radio or YouTube, the songs he sings in children's worship stick with him through the week...  He is smart. And I'm not just saying that. I was reminded of that when I went to his classroom today.  A note is being sent home because the majority of the class failed or barely passed a test on a book they were supposed to have read over Christmas break. Noah had the only A. He was accepted into the gifted program at school this year - it's a big deal. He is so patient with Luke. Last night he bathed him for me.  I could hear them giggling and getting water everywhere, but you know what?  It was a help to me. He has such a great laugh. Matt and I LOVE to push him when it comes to laughter. It's one of our favorite things to do. 

I want you to slow down, my boy. Please, your mama is begging. These birthdays keep creeping up on me and I want them to go away, to freeze time. Freeze your laughter and all the fun times we have together. 

Ten years have passed since you made me a mama. My greatest role in life. I love you more than you could ever know my boy. My Noah.