Thursday, November 6, 2014

Dear Reece


Six years ago your dad and I were snuggled up in our bed staring at you, a beautiful little being who came into our lives in the early morning hours, after a very quick and intense labour. We laid in bed all day, just staring at you, a little oblivious to the journey ahead. We had no idea just how much you would change our lives, how much you would challenge the thoughts and beliefs we had, and how much we would grow, as individuals and as a family.

The last six years have been pretty darn amazing. Yes, they seem to have gone by much too fast, but I have done my best to soak up as much of it as I possibly can. I hold in my memory many moments...your first smile, first laugh, first step, first word, our nature adventures and camping trips, our road trips, our good times in the kitchen baking and cooking, our days in the garden planting seeds and harvesting foods, your gentle nature with the baby chicks the day we brought them home, your smile when you rode your bike without training wheels, and so, so many more. They are all there, tucked neatly away, making me smile whenever I think about them. There are no regrets. Yes, there are some things I wish I had done differently along the way, but in the end we are here because of the path we walked, and I think where we are right now is a really great place.

When I look back over the last six years I am filled with gratitude for you. You have rocked my world little man, challenged me to my core, made me rethink so much about life and what is important, and became my greatest teacher. You make me want to be a better person, you bring magic to my days, you fill our home with love and laughter, you keep me in the moment and you have made slow and simple our family motto. You have made being a mother the most amazing journey I have ever taken.

You are an amazing little man. I am honoured to be your mother, to walk your path with you, and watch as you discover the world and your place in it. I am looking forward to the year ahead, and excited to see where your next trip around the sun is going to take you.

I love you.

32 comments:

  1. A very TRULY happy birthday little man... Through your mom's words and eyes, I feel like I know you a little bit. You are growing into an amazing young man. I wish you nothing but joy for this next trip around the sun. And happy birth day to you mama... xox

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  2. a beautiful tribute to your son, to motherhood and to family life. I believe you will always have a special relationship with your son through the years.

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  3. what a beautiful love message! I would love to send something to Reece from our mountains, perhaps you could help in saying what Reece love, as rocks or handmade things of course, or something we would not think about? I'm sure my little Issa would like to help to collect or make something for Reece if I talk to him about his birthday.... Oh please let me know...

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    1. Thank you. Goodness, that would be lovely, and Reece would be so thrilled. He would love anything you send, so surprise him :).

      Shoot me an email and we can exchange mailing addresses.
      xo

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  4. Such a sweet letter to your boy. Happy birthday little man.

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  5. Happy Birthday Reece, and Happy Birthing Day to you, Kim!! You are both so lucky to have each other. I just love Reece's smile in this picture :) Enjoy this day, as I know you will.

    ~ Carrie

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    1. Thank you Carrie. How wonderful to hear from you, it has been awhile. I just stopped into your space, so happy you are back in it!!!

      We had the most wonderful day, more about it on the blog tomorrow :)

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  6. For the future I will remember to NOT read posts like this while I'm at the office..You bring me to tears!!!

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  7. May you have many more such birthdays, Reece - celebrated with those who love you most!

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  8. Beautiful, happy, happy day to all of you!

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    1. Thanks Karin-Ida, we had the most wonderful day.

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  9. Happy Birthday Reece. Here's to another wonderful trip!

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  10. Happy birthday Reece. Your letter is beautiful Kim! This isn't the first time I've cried reading your words and I have a feeling it won't be the last. Hugs.

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    1. Thank you Tracey. So sorry to make you cry. xo

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  11. Happiest of birthdays to Reece today and happy anniversary of the day you became a mama to you today, too! I hope that this day was simply wonderful and that he had a fabulous time celebrating his birthday at the butterfly garden (a perfect way to kick off the next trip around the sun if you ask me)! xo

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    1. Thank you my very dear friend. It was a wonderful day, and it was the perfect way to celebrate my little man. Lots of photos to share tomorrow :)

      Big hugs to you, I am so happy to call you friend, and to have you by my side as I walk this journey. xo

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  12. What a good mama...such a lovely letter. Happy birthday!

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  13. Aww, he looks like such a sweet boy. And 6 is so wonderful. Hope you had a great day together!

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    1. I am biased, but he is pretty sweet :) I have this feeling six is going to be pretty great, so looking forward to seeing what it brings.

      Thank you, we had a wonderful day. How are the celebrations going in your home?

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  14. What a beautiful letter to Reece, being a parent is such an incredible blessing. And that's a really lovely photo of him too XXX

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    1. Thank you Sally. I agree, such a blessing, in so many ways. I love this photo of him, it really captures the essence of who my little man is. xo

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  15. Happy Birthday to Reece and happy birthday day to you. We are so lucky to have these amazing little men in our lives!

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    1. Oh Taryn, you can say that again...we are so very lucky. Hope you are having fun celebrating your little man. xo

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