6 years ago...

Six years ago, I was up in the middle of the night because at 4:54am, Dawson came into the world. The weeks leading up to that were chaotic with doctors and bed rest and hospital stays and juggling poor Colton around, but it was always exciting. And, it has been exciting ever since.

Dawson is the only person I know that can bring me to my knees daily. Sometimes out of frustration, sometimes out of laughter. He is so much like me and gives me a run for my money. He can reason his way through any situation and when something makes sense to him, he will argue his point endlessly. He has THE best one liners and doesn't even realize how funny he is.

He is so sweet. He loves to cuddle. He wants a back rub every night. And any time he is sitting by you for that matter. He is uninhibited and not scared. He has not conformed to the ways of the world and goes to the beat of his own drum. He is special.

He runs into poles that leave permanent bumps on his head. He puts Pix-O's in his ears that require surgery. He still wants to wear floaties even though he can swim. When he complains and I call him on it, he says, "I am not complaining, I am just saying it in a whiny voice." He is Dawson through and through.

Six years ago, my life was forever changed. I cannot imagine what it would have been without him. My baby is six years old!! Oh, how the time flies!