Happy Birthday, Cody!

I can’t believe I’m going to say it…

I have not been looking forward to this age.

I have been in denial that it was coming.

There is just something about it that makes it “official” big boy age.

He’s not a big boy….

He’s my baby!

Without my approval or permission, it’s going to happen.

So I might as well greet him….

Happy 5th Birthday,

Cody Baby!!!!

My little sunshine turned 5 today.  SIGH….

5 years ago today, we waited with anticipation and breaths held as we waited for a cry, a scream, a “he’s okay” from the doctor.

5 years ago today, we didn’t know what our lives would be like as we began the journey as parents of a child with Down Syndrome.

We didn’t know the depths of love this child would bring to all of us.

That extra little something (Trisomy 21 to be exact), gave him an extra does of love (or stubbornness depending on the day ).

He starts the “K” word this summer. And we know he’s ready (though I still am not!). He enjoys books and is apparently already trying to plan what he is going to be when he grows up (as evident by the book in his hand).

He is a smart boy….

that loves to count…

…that will tell me how old he is (with attitude, of course).

…that will find his tongue more amusing than me while I try to photograph him.

….that is a little goofball who loves to make people smile and laugh…at random moments…

...that loves to jump….

….that doesn’t hide his emotions and always lets me know when I have bored him. ;)

Happy birthday, my handsome baby boy, my little Codnado, my big ball of love, my little home slice, my sunshine.

Daddy, Mommy and DJ love you!