Kyson...

Six years ago today I became the mother of a beautiful baby boy.  He was one week early and weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces.  Delivering this little boy was a bit scary.  His heart rate was dipping low and not recovering, and though I was not fully dilated the doctor had me push anyway.  Not only was I pushing, but he was using the vacuum as well to assist in getting him here faster.  I remember in the middle of a push the vacuum popped off his little head and the doctor just threw it on the floor and assisted the delivery himself.  With me pushing and the doctor pulling (red faced and all) my baby boy was born.  He was perfectly healthy.  The reason for the low heart rate was that the cord was around his neck.  I am so thankful for modern medicine and all the monitoring during labor.  I can't believe he is now 6 years old.  He is such a blessing in our lives.  Although he is challenging at times (what child isn't) he is such a sweet kid.  He loves his siblings and loves playing with them.  He loves companionship and doesn't like to be alone.  This was very apparent at an early age.  When he was a baby I couldn't do anything if I wasn't holding him he would just cry.  It was a good thing that he was an awesome sleeper, he would take 3-4 hour naps.  Those naps were when I would get everything done.  Today, Kyson is a HUGE help around the house and has the cutest smile EVER!  Right now he loves playing soccer and is quite good at it.  He usually is the only one to score the goals on his team, but who's counting ; ).  Kyson started piano lessons this year too, he's really enjoying that and picking it up quite fast.  He loves his baby sister and shows his affection through numerous hugs and kisses.  Kyson's favorite things right now are Star Wars, Legos, Wii, nerf guns, spaghetti with meatballs and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.   We sure love our little man.  Happy Birthday bud.