Monday, June 21, 2010

Happy 5th Birthday Mighty Max!




















Oh my sweet Maxwell,

Five years ago today on June 22, 2005, we finally met face to face...what an amazing moment. You were so beautiful and I just wanted to hold and love you forever and ever.

After a month on hospital bedrest and then a grueling labor (seriously Max, what was that all about?), you had finally made your way into the world. You made no sound and the team immediately rushed around you. I vividly remember asking "is everything ok?" and fearfully questioning "is he alive?" There was a team of about 15 nurses and doctors in the room working on us...and no one answered me. Not a good sign.

After they intubated you, they brought you to me for one quick kiss and then whisked you away to the NICU.

Little did I know that our roller coaster ride had just begun...

As crazy as some of this journey has been, I wouldn't trade one moment of our lives together Maxwell. (And I hope you agree!) It's not always going to be easy, but I know it will always be interesting.

You are an excellent teacher of patience, unconditional love, perseverance, acceptance, simple pleasures, and faith. I will always be grateful for these lessons, and I know that is just the beginning. You are absolutely amazing, adorable, precious, silly, strong, fun, and truly unique.

Thank you for being YOU. Happy birthday sweet boy!

Love, Momma

P.S. Excited to take you out for a fun celebration today! :)

10 comments:

Kurby Family said...

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAX! I hope you have a wonderful day and another great year. What a way to come into this world...your mommy loves you so much. You two are an amazing duo! Love and well wishes today and always.

Ruthie said...

I remember that day very clearly. :) Congrats on yet another year and I know that many more are to follow.

Carolyn said...

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Mighty Max, Happy Birth day to you ! Can you hear me singing? You and your Incredible Momma are certainly a TEAM.
Love you both,
Carolyn in WV

hannah m said...

Happy, happy birthday,Sweet Mighty Max! I just adore your spunk, your sweetness, your love of life...Viv and I so look forward to meeting you in person one day! Lots and lots of love.

Kim said...

Happy Birthday Mighty Max!!! I to remember that day very clearly. You are an incredible little boy with an incredible mommy! What a beautiful little boy you have become. I wish you lots of love and happiness on your special day and always!

Mary said...

Happy Birthday precious Maxwell! I love you!

Crystal M. said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAX!!! Oh what a beautiful story and I love the love you both have for each other.
Love,
Crystal and Eva

Kate said...

Happy Birthday, Max!! What an amazing journey you have already been on together, and what adventures to come. Love both of you! Hope you enjoyed your special day!

Amy, Mike and Ben Russo said...

Happy Birthday Max! You are one AMAZING little guy and I must say, you have lived up to your nickname of "Mighty Max". You've come so far and I'm thrilled I got to experience the journey with you through your blog. Five years, can't believe it! Seems so long ago, yet it doesn't all at the same time.

Kristi said...

Happy Belated 5th Birthday, Mighty Max! I'm sorry our birthday wishes to you are late...

Amy, what a sweet birthday tribute to your boy! (I love the bit about the grueling labor... seriously... what was that about?!) You are an amazing mama to your amazing boy! Happy Max's birthday to you, too!