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!}
That was precious, my oldest just turned 6 in December.
Happy Birthday to Noah!!! Hope you guys have a great day!
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(he shares a birthday w/ my Mom, and she claims it’s the best day of the year
Oh Happy Birthday Noah!
I just love the interviews you do with the kids, it shows themselves so wonderfully!
Hope you guys have a wonderful time bowling!
Happy birthday to your little man. Such a sweet interview.
{To: Noah}
Happy 6′th Birthday Noah!
You are such a little man, and so handsome!! You mom & dad are so proud of you! You are going to be a GREAT big brother! Enjoy your day and have a sip of mommy’s yummy soup for me! It must be good if you are requesting it as a birthday supper!
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You do an amazing job of putting your feelings into words. I never grew up like that, I try to be like that, but find it hard to find the adjectives. You have a wonderful family and a great life! Continue to enjoy each other!
Have a fantastic day!!
Melissa
I hope you have a wonderful birthday Noah…
Oh my gosh that is just adorable, what a fantastic idea to do an interview every birthday eve! I also love the “tired as a rooster” comment. Just precious. Happy Birthday to your little man!
Beth,
I loved this post. It brought tears to my eyes. Noah seems to have a very sweet soul. You are raising him right! Happy Birthday Noah!
Kelley
You amaze me….. I don’t even know you yet for almost two years you have been a huge part of my life. Thank you!
Oh-so-very-ADORABLE! Happy Birthday Noah, you are a sweet boy!!
How ‘SUPER DUPER’ sweet is he????? What a cutie! Happy Birthday, NOAH!!!!!
Happy Birthday to Noah…this post made me laugh and cry…love love love the interview!
Oh what a sweet boy. Happy Birthday Noah!!! Hope you have a fantabulous day!
Can I have him? I want him to live with me.
Happy happy birthday, Noah!
Bri
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOAH!!!! I love your interviews with them!
I have never seen a baby picture of little Noah.
Slay me now..
Man he was (IS) VERY cute..
Happy Birthday baby boy…
what a great post. Happy birthday to your precious guy!
Happy Birthday to your little guy. My oldest turns 11 today!!
ACK. I think this is when Erin would say PUNCH PUNCH PUNCH. This is soooooo cute. I want to squeeze him!!! I love your interview!
Happy Birthday, Noah!!
TOO much!!
Steph
TOO CUTE!!! what a great way to capture his little personality!
Well, he’s just the cutest six year old ever. Happy birthday Noah!
Oh my goodness! This is the cutest thing that I have read in a very long time… Thanks for sharing this!
This is freaking adorable!!
Happy Birthday to your beautiful “baby” boy!!!
cute! Happy Birthday Noah!
This is freaking adorable!!!
Happy Birthday to your beautiful “baby” boy!!
Okay that was just adorable. Made sitting at my desk at work a little more amusing. Hope he has a wonderful birthday!
Tell Noah he made my day by wearing the green shirt I gave him. AND THEN HE BROKE MY HEART WITH HIS FEELINGS ABOUT CINNAMON ROLLS. However, after careful thought, I think it’s okay with me that he doesn’t like them, as long as he promises that as long as I live, he will just give me all the cinnamon rolls he doesn’t want to eat.
What a great post about a terrific little boy. He’s incredibly perfect and loving! We’re so lucky that he’s our grandson!
Happy Birthday Noah! Love the apron picture-adorable!!!
So precious. =)
he is the sweetest thing ever and I hope he has a fabulous birthday.
Happy Birthday Noah! Great interview!
SUPER DUPER post!! I love the interview!
I hope he has a great birthday!
SUPER DUPER post!!
I hope he has a great Birthday!!
What a sweet & loving little boy! I hope he has a great birthday
Happy Birthday, Noah! He sounds like a super duper kid. 6 is so crazy isn’t it? It seems like so long ago, yet just like it was yesterday.
He is so cute! Happy Birthday Noah!
Happy Birthday, Noah!!!
(that baby picture makes my remaining ovary ache like there’s no tomorrow – MY WORD!! The chubbiness!!!!!!)
My middle munchkin turns 6 on Friday – he’s quite excited, too
omg….noah is the CUTEST little dude EVER! happy birthday!!!!!!
Cutest thing!
Happy birthday little guy!
That was so very delightful to read! Happy Happy Birthday, Noah!
I love him.
Happy day, Noah.
Happy Birthday to my 2nd favorite Noah in the whole world. This interview is a treasure!
Oh, I just love birthday posts! Happy birthday to your handsome little Noah. I love reading of other mom’s reflecting on their children, on their birthdays. It’s universal and unique at the same time.
I wish him a joyful year ahead. I’ve heard Six is the super duperest year of all.
Happy Birthday to your sweet little boy!
How sweet! My Noah turned 6 in October, and it’s funny how similar they “sound”.
Happy Birthday Noah! You are such an interesting guy! My daughter welcomes you to the “6 year old club”
Hope you have fun bowling and eating your special dinner 
Happy Birthday Noah!
Lots of love from this side of the whole world!
Zephina just informed me that “that boy is cute!” and that she says Happy Birthday! too!
OK… I’ve seen A LOT of babies…(I’m a midwife)…but that last picture…oh my! That has to be one of the cutest ever. Sweet.