Aidan

I can't believe you're 5. I can't believe it. Where has the time with my little man gone? How is it possible that you're now school age, when just "yesterday" you were learning to walk, climb stairs and welcome your baby brother home? Granted I missed a lot with you during your early years because I was so focused on myself,MY goals and MY aspirations that I came first even though I was "home" with you. The last 18 months have been different because God graciously and drastically changed mommy's heart, her focus, and her priorities.
(The time goes so quickly with your children it needs to be treasured, appreciated and valued for the gift that it is. There are still moments I take my kids for granted, don't get me wrong, I am by no means crediting myself with being the perfect mom, or even a great mom, what I do know is that I don't ever want to feel like I've gone from this

Aidan's birthday, January 30, 2004

to this
Aidan's first day of kindergarten, August 10, 2009.

again and not even know how I got there, not enjoyed and savored every moment.)

I love you buggy, and I'm so sorry for those first three years, I'd do anything to get them back. You're one of my mommy's very best friends and I love you so much! You are a gift from God and such a joy to be around, you light up the room, and you light up my life!