Sunday, September 13, 2015

Happy Birthday Cooper!

Three years ago today, I had the most incredible experience of my life.  Cooper came into the world and was immediately placed on my chest.  I wish I could say that happened with all my babies, but Cooper was my only baby with whom I was able to have that experience.  And because of that, I think I can honestly say his birth is my favorite life moment.  Cooper.  He's given me so many favorite life moments in his short three years.  I am totally and completely overwhelmed at the joy he brings me.
Cooper is most pleasant and agreeable.  Cooper is happy and funny, clever and polite.  He says sorry when he does something wrong without being asked.  Says please and thank you.  Is honest and loving.

My favorite phrases:

"where us going to?"
"I want to eat toast while me wait."
"It sounds like too much milk in my bowl."  (he says 'sounds like' instead of 'looks like')
"I love dirt.  It's so dirty!"
and during his prayers when we prompt him to say "help me choose the right" sometimes he will say "help me choose the right digger shows."
I can't go a day with Cooper without smiling and laughing.  Without feeling joy.  Without playing diggers.  Without cleaning mud off his hands, legs, and feet.  He keeps me busy.  He demands attention.  He loves being silly.  He requests songs for me to sing him.  He loves when I read him digger books.  He still will only eat noodles for dinner.  He adores playing with his older siblings.  He gets toys for Oliver.  He is delighted every time Daddy comes home and loves going to "Home Peoples" with Dad.  (The Home Depot).
He will tell you his name is Coopey Loop.
He will tell you he is 6!
He will tell you that he loves you.

Oh my darling Cooper.  I love you too.  Forever plus one.
Happy 3rd Birthday!