Today, he turns six. Six years ago he was born, weighing ten pounds.
I’m pretty sure for the first year all he did was cry and scream with an occasional chubby cheek smile here and there. He was a handful but ever since then (and well, even during those crying and screaming times) he has always been our baby boy. (we can still call him that at six! I asked him!)
I can say with all honesty that Noah is joy, that he IS love that he understands life and fragility and gratitude. He knows to be grateful. Last night we were discussing the earthquake in Haiti, I talked how lucky we are to just have the water we drink and he continued on, very emphatically listing all of life’s little luxuries and how “everybody in this world should be thankful.” He even used hand motions.
He gets it and that makes me proud.
Noah constantly makes us laugh with the way he thinks and the way he talks. The other night, he was awake coughing quite a bit, I asked him if he wanted to sit with me in my room for a little bit, thinking that maybe his coughing fit would end.
He very politely said “No, thank you, I’m tired as a rooster.”
I’m not sure what that meant but I think it meant he was pretty tired. (and pretty cute, too.)
Sometimes I fail at finding just the right words to describe him and I become frustrated and then realize what a wonderful person you must be to be “indescribable.” That truly is what he is. You have to meet him and look into his big brown eyes to understand his beautiful nature, how kind he truly is and how much he loves to love. I love how he loves.
For the past four birthdays, I’ve interviewed the kids the night before their birthdays. They now look forward to this tradition (as do I!) Here was my interview with Noah last night.
Hi Noah. Hi, Mom.
So, what’s tomorrow? My birthday.
How old are you going to be? Six!
Are you a little excited or VERY excited? VERY EXCITED. SUPER DUPER SUPER DUPER SUPER DUPER.
What are you going to do tomorrow? I’m going to have so much fun. I’m going to let some people watch me play my DSi, I’m going to watch TV.
Are we going to do something special for your BIG DAY? Yes! We are going to the bowling alley after school!
Did you choose to go bowling? YES!
What did you pick for Mom to make for your BIRTHDAY dinner? Chicken noodle soup and breadsticks.
What is your favorite color? Green
What do you want for your birthday? Ice cream, cake, a DSI game, any game, but not a girl one.
Anything else? NO.
Nothing? Nothing.
So you only want to open up one gift? Well, I’ll just have more. Bendaroos. A big hot wheels color book.
Do you want some socks? Yes. How many pairs? 300.
You know how I love to spank you right? Yes. Can I spank you 49 times tomorrow? Yes. Maybe 4900 times.
Do you love Math? Yes, I do. Are you a math wizard? Yes. I know what 20 + 20 is.
What is it? It’s 40.
Nice.
I have a question for you. Yes. What is it? Who do you love? You and Dad and everybody in the WHOLE WORLD. Everybody? Yes yes yes yes yes.
What’s your favorite thing about your sister? I love her and I love to play with her, I let her play my guitar.
What’s your favorite vegetable? I love every vegetable.
What’s your favorite fruit? Every kind.
Do you love cinnamon rolls? NO. I absolutely will never, ever eat cinnamon rolls.
What about donuts? Ohyeah, I love those.
What’s happening on March 29th? YOUR BABY IS COMING OUT I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!
Do you love the baby? super duper super duper super duper much.
What’s your favorite thing about life? I love my life because I live with you.
Do you like living with us? Yes, because I love everybody. I can’t wait to go to bed because tomorrow is my birthday.
{my Mom wrote this post about Noah – it’s a must read!}
I’ve seen A LOT of babies (I am a midwife)…but mamma that last picture…it has to be the cutest ever.
I’ve been waiting for this all year. I loved it. I love my Noah, even though he is some other teachers Noah now. He is truly one of the sweetest, thoughtful little guys I have ever known. Give him a big hug and kiss for me and tell him it’s from me. I sure hope he remembers me. Now, just five more days till Anna’s interview.
Happy Birthday!
What a sweetie! Happy Birthday, Noah!
I couldn’t wait to get home from work to see if you had posted Noah’s birthday interview….YOU DID!!! I must say…he gets more and more handsome with every year…but that baby picture…..FREAKIN’ CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you so much for sharing with us….HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOAH and CONGRATULATIONS mama!!! (just a side note….my little Luke’s 4th Bday is March 22 and my hubby Todd’s is March 30th…..either of those days are good “birth” days!!!) xoxoxo
What a beautiful way to commemorate his day! Your photos are wonderful, as always! The interview is priceless, save it forever. This is something to be read over and over as the years pass, like a scrpabook blog page. Kudos!
A beautiful baby and boy of 6! I love that he can add 20 20,
Gorgeous photos (as always) too.
This is precious! I love interviews with kids. Happy birthday to Noah! It is funny because my 3 year old literally counted dow the days until Violet was born yesterday and then the night before I asked if she was excited and she said “yes mom but i am even really happier that my cousins are coming.” Ha!
Hope he has a SUPER DUPER SUPER DUPER SUPER DUPER birthday. Love it!
Happy Birthday, Noah
This is so great! Super cute!
I love the idea of a Birthday interview!
Happy Birthday!
He is so cute. I lovelovelove the birthday interview!
Oh my goodness he is so stinking cute I cannot stand it. I love how sweet he is and I actually laughed out loud when he said he likes all vegetables but he will never ever eat cinnamon rolls. Too cute!!
January 20th was a great day for making baby boys! Mine does like cinnamon rolls, however. Happy Birthday!
He is just precious! Happy Birthday to your sweet boy.
Happy Birthday to Noah. I do wish I could meet your sweet, kind boy and…. OH MY GOLLY those baby cheeks!!!!!
Happy Noah Day! I love that you can see the six-year-old Noah in the baby picture.
He really is one of the sweetest boys ever, and I love that he was as tired as a rooster! LOVE IT! It’s so Noah….and you…. lol…Happy birthday sweet boy!
Happy birthday to him! “Indescribable” – love that!
Laughing and wiping away tears at the same time. I can hear his voice answer your questions!! Also, I’ll take the books back and exchange them for ALL THE SOCKS IN THE WORLD for that sweet boy!!
how did i miss this?
hope you had the happiest of birthdays, noah!
he is wonderful. a big, cute, wonderful ball of love.
Wow.. 10 lbs. That is fabulous. Mine was 9.2 but you were at double digits. That is super. What a great interview. A darling little boy. Happy day to all of you. Enjoy the chicken noodle soup. SO cute
Happy Birthday Noah!!!
Oh my goodness that was just so cute! Very nice. He seems like such a special boy, and so very Happy!!!
I love watching him grow up, I can’t wait to see him with his new baby brother
He is soooo sweet. And such a good blend of the two of you. Happy birthday, sport!
(Love that apron pic. He’s such a ham, huh?)
I already commented before, but I was rereading this anticipating Anna’s interview tomorrow. The picture of Noah asleep…do you know how many girls would kill for those eyelashes? Hope you are having a great weekend with your sister.
O.K. So is it bad that I cried a little on the inside when he said he didn’t like cinnamon rolls?
Happy Birthday, Noah!!
Happy Birthday!
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What a sweet, sweet boy!
I love that you interview your kids the night before their birthdays. I think I’d like to start that tradition too. Thank you for the inspiration.
I think it’s funny that he “absolutely will never, ever eat cinnamon rolls.” And what’s the story behind the spanking question…?
I miss Noah. And you’re right, he is indescribable. And he is love.