Happy Birthday Noah!

My family has a special second verse to the traditional Happy Birthday song.

It all started with my Grandma B. This verse is so much a part of the Happy Birthday tradition that my little sister had no idea that we are the only ones who sing it. It's just our way and always has been.

So when I sang Happy Birthday to Noah through out the day I sang this verse to him every time also. But then, before bed, I realized that a small change could be made so that it fit Noah even more. I changed one word. Instead of "we're" I sang "you're" instead.

So one last time for my little man. . .

Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday, my sweet Noah. Happy Birthday to you.

Love's the reason you're here. Love's the reason you're here. Love's the reason, Love's the reason. Love's the reason you're here.


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Here is the letter I wrote Noah and posted over on Noah's Adventure:

My Sweet Boy,

Oh how Mommy loves you. It's been two years since you entered my world and it's been the best two years. While times haven't been easy for either of us you have brightened my world and taught me more about being a mother than I ever could have imagined.

You give me loves and hugs and kisses. You have taught me about faith and hope and sacrifice. You make me laugh. Every single day you make me laugh.

You are brave, my little one. Don't ever lose that. Continue to face every challenge in your life as if there was never an option to fail. Remember to find humor in the simple things and you will always be able to keep a smile on your face when times are hard. Most importantly, give thanks to your Heavenly Father every day for the blessings he has blessed you with. You have been a miracle in the lives of many and have been given so many blessings already in your life. If you remember that all that you have been given is a gift of a loving Heavenly Father, he will continue to guide you through your journey on this earth.

These are things that you have helped teach me from the moment you took your first breath. I am a better person because of you. You are my hero, little one.

Never forget that I love you more than words could ever say and I always will.

Happy Birthday my Heart Warrior. Love is the reason you're here.

Your Mommy