i am remembering 6 years ago i was
sliding in the tub for one more soak
before we went to the hospital
i wanted to stay home as long as possible
jen was cleaning the kitchen
made us noodle soup and peeled clemetines
the waves of labor eased in the heat
then the gentle pop came
my own water broke
and there was barely time
to make it to the hospital
oh, the rush
the thrill of birthing
after the pain of miscarriage
the learning it was…and is.
so today we honor this life
with candles
with song
with stickers
with feathers
with presents
with baby sisters glad to play in kindergarten
with candy delivered
with words
happy birthday, dear micah,
happy birthday to you
i am humbled and grounded
in this journey of mothering
my now six year old sweet boy
prairie daze 
happy birthday big boy!! it is hard for me to believe that it’s been that long…and that soon my own little one will be joining the “6” club! amazing – hope it was a glorious day!
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congratulations lovely family! XXxx
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Happy Birthday, Sweet Gorgeous, BIG boy! And to you too mama, happy day of remembering :-)
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I will always remember that day…and we will continue to tell the story!
He is sucha gift!
Jen CD
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Happy birthday, Micah. I hope you have a great year.
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oh, the flood of memories each birth brings!
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oh how sweet! Happy birthday to Micah.
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Happy birthday to your son! Oh, it is incredible to remember our birthing days, isn’t it? I was much like you in that I wanted to stay home as long as possible…. almost too long as well!
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I remember all the excitement surround his birth and hearing the story of you all racing down Main Street to the hospital. A wonderful birth story for a wonderful boy. Happy Birthday, Micah!
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Oh, my mama itch is getting itchier! :)
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