A dedication

I'm about to have another six year old in my house. I love six year olds. They are so delightful; smart and funny, aware of the world outside of themselves but still completely innocent to the true, scary real world. They could not be more fun to hang out with.

 

As I reflect on my son and his turning six, I think about the recent events at Sandy Hook Elementary. I know there were a lot of blog posts about that day directly after the horrific events. But as I sit here thinking about my amazing six year old, I still think of the children and families from that community.

 

I have no profound statements. No answers or long winded sorrows to air. I just want to take a moment to remember the families that do not get to do what I am doing this weekend. I want to take a moment to give thanks that tomorrow I get to have a house full of five and six year olds to celebrate the life of my son. I am just so amazingly blessed to be the mother of my three beautiful children. Everyday they give me something to smile about. There is not a day, or even an hour, that goes by that I don't consciously give thanks for my lot in life. What an amazing gift.

 

So, this is the moment on my blog where I give my support to the families in Newtown. I dedicate one of my most favorite poems to the families in that community. The poem where a child gets to stay Six for ever and ever.

 

 

Now I Am Six

 

When I was One,

I had just begun.

 

When I was Two,

I was nearly new.

 

When I was Three,

I was hardly me.

 

When I was Four,

I was not much more.

 

When I was Five,

I was just alive.

 

But now I am Six, I'm clever as clever,

So I think I'll be Six for ever and ever.