A Harmonious Combination : About a Boy

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

About a Boy

"Babies are such a nice way to start people."~Don Herrold

Noah Michael Jorgensen-
November 9, 2009

Dear Noah,

16 months ago today, you came into our life and joined our family...you were a bonus to your three sisters.

three months

You've brought lots of love and harmony into our home. We've had our ups and downs (more ups though.) Due to not being a 'pro' at nursing, and because I refused to give you a bottle, I remember having to cup feed you for the first three weeks of your life. It was time-consuming and exhausting, but well worth it. Luckily, your dad was patient enough to help me through the late night one hour cup feedings. Now that you've become a pro at nursing, you like to be nursed in the morning, and before you go to bed. I'm sure you'll be weaned by the time you turn two just like your sisters were. Just know you're not the only one who nursed at this age.

You have become such a fun spirited boy. You love the outdoors and playing with dirt. You love books and playing with Thomas the train. You can be a big flirt with the ladies. You love listening to your sisters play music on the piano. You love pressing the keys on said piano. You no longer eat veggie puffs or any kind of Gerber graduate food (not that I ever bought those.) You have a hearty appetite. You love gold fish, mashed potatoes, pasta dishes, and Kix cereal with lots of milk...whole milk.

16 months

You have a twinkle in your eye, and a smile that makes every one's day better...especially mine. You have lots of friends who live far away who instantly LOVE you just by looking at your photos. Your 'wella' and Aunt Lynn from Texas constantly send me text messages just to ask how you're doing. You are spoiled by your grandma and grandpa from Utah. Your sisters love you to death and they will do anything for you.

You are your father's joy.
He may work long hours, but at the end of the day...he'll put in his equal time to spend with you. You are so lucky to have these wonderful people in your life.

It's hard to believe you are growing up this quick. In two months, you will be the newest member in the nursery at church. I know you'll enjoy being surrounded by other 'little people,' and that you will share your love and friendship. How joyful it will be to have singing time, snack time, and to learn about our Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ...all in one day!

As you get older, you'll see that I'm not a perfect mother... only a mom who is doing her very best to raise you in the way that I wasn't. I love you dearly and always pray that you'll have joy all the days of your life.