our first son was born. ---- if you can't stand the sap, turn away now. :)
so ten years ago, right now.. it's night time. i would have probably said goodbye to chris and kira as they would have gone home and it would be me and the bubba alone in our hospital room. he was born naturally, so he started the night in his little clear cubicle cubbie thing, what are those called? and when he cried i was able to get him myself. i know that it's all a blur that first night. he'd cry, i'd tend, i'd put him back and that would continue thru the night until i couldn't get up anymore and i'd let him sleep with me. i know because chris has pictures of us the next morning, totally knocked out but sleeping together. the first of many nights where our children slept with us. for so long i have wanted a son. and there he was. looking so much more asian than i would have thought :) my big 8 pound baby boy. hard to believe that he's this full on kid now- double digits- who plays competitive sports and actually is interested in watching real sports with daddy, plays video games, who's best friend is his little brother, who can hardly stand not to give his little sister whatever her little heart desires, an avid reader at times, he read the entire kids bible in a weekend and memorized the books in the old testament in order. he is a loyal friend, so loyal. i can't say enough about him. he's wise beyond his years. and those who know him know what i mean. i think back when kira was 10 and now she's 13, and that jump is just HUGE. and it happened so QUICK. the thought of him growing as fast just amazes me. i am not ready for all my babies to be big kids, kira's my height now, it's a matter of months before cam is there with us as well. it's a strange thing to see these children who you cared for and taught SO many things for so long grow up and become their own person.
it's amazing and such a privilege. we love you cameron. so happy you are in our lives. so thankful to God for you. xooxox
his photo collage...four times as large as this picture shows- caleb did the decorating this year :)
Happy Birthday Cam! I remember the moment you were born. I was at the hospital right in the doorway as you entered the world. It amazes me that 10 years has past since then. I am also amazed at what an incredible young man Cameron has become well not really look at who is raising him. We love you Cam!! You are so special.
Posted by: Rachael | November 18, 2008 at 11:35 PM
I loved reading your post. The clear cubbie thing is called an isolette. :) Happy Birthday to Cameron! Double digits... wahoo!
Posted by: Cindy | November 19, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Happy birthday Cameron!!!
corinnexxx
Posted by: corinne | November 19, 2008 at 03:17 AM
Happy Birthday Cameron! How did he get to 10 so fast?!!? That's crazy!
Posted by: Jessi | November 19, 2008 at 05:50 AM
i love what you wrote so much.
makes my heart smile.
this parenting thing is bittersweet, isn't it?
happy birthday, cameron.
may all your wishes come true!
:)
Posted by: melissa deakin | November 19, 2008 at 07:54 AM
I follow your blog but have never commented. Your pictures are beautiful.
I have a ten year old too and this post just spoke to me and got me all teary eyed. I can SO relate! Happy Birthday C!
Posted by: tina | November 19, 2008 at 08:40 AM
So sweet. It's obvious you are a loving momma to your kids.
What do you do with these boards you make? Do you take everything off or keep them as is? Seems like you would be inundated by now:)
Posted by: Lisa | November 19, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Happy Happy Birthday Cam!! You sweet sweet Sweetheart!! Kili and I can't wait to see you!!!
Posted by: kilismom | November 19, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Happy Birthday Cameron!
He sounds like an amazing son! you are so beyond blessed!!!! save him for one of my girls someday please!
tara
Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | November 19, 2008 at 10:59 AM
already?
happy birthday cam! I LOVE YOU! and miss you.
Posted by: mihan | November 19, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Happy birthday to Cam! *sob, sob* (I'm so mushy lately!)
Posted by: Erica | November 19, 2008 at 12:53 PM
i loved that you sap! happy birthday, cam! such a great young man.
Posted by: auts | November 19, 2008 at 05:18 PM
Thank you for posting about me on your blog mom!
Thanks for all of the presents and taking me to souplantation for my birthday.It was a really fun night. I LOVE YOU MOM!
Posted by: cameron waters | November 19, 2008 at 05:47 PM
Happy Birthday Cam!
Posted by: Irene | November 19, 2008 at 06:05 PM
What a glorious tribute to the kid who I'm sure I'd totally dig if I ever met him.
Happy birthday to both of you. =)
Posted by: Tina | November 19, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Happy Birthday little man!
p.s. i love the decorating
Posted by: Chanda | November 19, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Our son just turned eight. I remember after he was born, it seemed everyone commented on how fast the time would go. It made me laugh. And now, wow. Our prayer as parents is that our children would grow up to have a heart for God. What an amazing blessing for your son to read your words about him. And love that he commented back. :) P.S. I just ordered Angel Wars DVDs for the public library where I work. Looking forward to seeing them with the kids.
Posted by: Amy Emery | November 19, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Happy birthday to Cameron and Jamie I have to agree they grow so fast. Bye Irene
Posted by: irene | November 20, 2008 at 04:21 AM
happy 10th to cam!
my son just turned double digits this month too!!!...time is going W*A*Y too fast!
enjoy his special day!
Posted by: patty | November 20, 2008 at 05:59 AM