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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | Happy 4th Birthday Carsyn!

May 11, 2014 By Sarah Halstead

Happy 4th Birthday Carsyn!

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: 4th birthday, birthday, carsyn

Dear Carsyn,

On this day 4 years ago you were born. It was a painful and long labor, but I was so thankful I was able to have a VBAC.  Life has not been the same since you entered this world. It may not be how I pictured our life, but I wouldn’t change a thing. You are such a sweet and happy boy. Most of the time you go with the flow, as long as you aren’t hungry. If you are hungry you definitely let us know. You love to eat.

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Your favorite things right now are your iPad, Bubble Guppies, and listening to music at our church. We can not take you to your class without letting you listen to the music or you will freak out. You still love all kinds of different foods. I feel like you eat all day long. You went to school some this past year. I still can’t figure out if you liked it or not. Some days you would cry when we pulled up to school, but then you seemed fine afterwards.

This coming year is going to be a great year. We have gotten all kinds of new equipment for you lately. Thanks to the generosity of friends and family. New wheelchair and gait trainer. Along with the GoTo Seat & Upsee Harness. I think you will really enjoy all the mobility and freedom these things will bring you. You definitely want to be involved in everything your brother does, which is just awesome.

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You bring so much joy to everyone around you. Carsyn, you are such a special boy and I am so thankful that God chose me to be your mom. I love you!

Happy 4th Birthday Carsyn!

Love,  Mom

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  1. Lynn C says

    May 16, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    What an adorable little boy, and what a wonderful mother you are! Thanks for sharing this with your readers!
  2. Sierra Field says

    May 14, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    this is absolutely beautiful! God bless you and your son!
  3. melisa says

    May 14, 2014 at 7:56 am

    Happy Birthday to your Carsyn! I love your letter to Carsyn ~ what a beautiful idea to do that, it's something to look back on and re-experience the season, thoughts, and emotions. I'd love to do this for my kids as well, maybe give the letters to them when they're older, if they'd like.
  4. Anna Pry says

    May 13, 2014 at 10:27 am

    Happy Birthday Carsyn! Sending up prayers for big birthday blessings today and all year long!
  5. katherine kinnaird says

    May 12, 2014 at 7:29 am

    Great post he is a cuttie
    • Sarah says

      May 12, 2014 at 11:32 pm

      Thanks Katherine.
  6. Rj and Jessie says

    May 12, 2014 at 12:39 am

    Sweet boy! Happy birthday!
    • Sarah says

      May 12, 2014 at 11:33 pm

      Thanks so much!
  7. Katherines Corner says

    May 11, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    Happy birthday to your cutie pie!
    • Sarah says

      May 12, 2014 at 11:36 pm

      Thank you Katherine!
  8. Karla C. says

    May 11, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    Happy Birthday to your son and Happy Mother's Day to you :)
    • Sarah says

      May 12, 2014 at 11:37 pm

      Thanks so much Karla.
  9. krystel says

    May 11, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    how cute is he
    • Sarah says

      May 12, 2014 at 11:38 pm

      Thanks Krystel.
  10. laura says

    May 11, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    Happy birthday Carsyn!
    • Sarah says

      May 12, 2014 at 11:38 pm

      Thank you Laura.
  11. Shannon says

    May 11, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    This is so sweet. Happy b'day Caryn and happy Mother's Day to you!
    • Sarah says

      May 12, 2014 at 11:41 pm

      Thank you Shannon.

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I'm Sarah and I am the writer behind this blog. I love sharing recipes, DIY projects, photos and about my everyday life. I married my high school sweetheart Kenny. We have three boys and one baby girl - Dustyn, Carsyn, Prestyn, and Annelyn. Thanks for stopping by, can't wait to get to know you more. Read More…

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