Did you know.... Connor???

Did you know...

That Connor is my second born monkey but my first born son?
He was born on June 6th, 2004?
We named him Connor after watching the show "Angel" and heard that Connor was what he named his son?
That his middle name is James after his great uncle that died?
That the epidural didn't work when I was in labor and I had a "window" of pain?
The doctor that delivered him was watching the soccer game on tv while basically catching him with one hand?
That he was born at 1:53am?
Connor has a birthmark on his back that is identical to his dad's birthmark?
He weighed 8lbs 1.5ounces and was 20 inches long?
Was born with a FULL head of dark hair?
He almost didn't leave the hospital with us when he was born because he wouldn't pee, but luckily at the last minute he finally did?

Did you know.....

That Connor has loved ALL animals since he was very little?
He absolutely LOVES frogs and toads?
There isn't a bug or creepy crawly thing that he doesn't like?

Did you know...

That when he was four and first played soccer he didn't like it one bit, but when he was five he loved it and is really good at it?
He scored at least one goal every game except the last when he played really good defense?
In January Connor started swim lessons for the first time and didn't even want to put his face into the water.
Now at swim lessons he has advanced two levels and is a fantastic swimmer, and FAST, so very FAST?

Did you know....

That last September I would have to pull Connor off my leg and some one would have to drag him into school for kindergarten while I walked away almost in tears so many times?
That Connor doing AMAZING in school with his social skills and his academic skills?
That he has matured so much in the last few months?

Did you know....

That Connor loves his sisters and brother so much?
He and Maggie are the best of friends and the worst of enemies all at the same time?
That he and Maggie are only 19 months apart?

Did you know...

That Chris and I are so very proud of Connor?
We are so lucky to be Connor's mom and dad?
He is such a cuddle bug and sitting on the couch with him curled up in our lap is one of life's best pleasures?

Oh, and did you know that he basically lives off of chocolate milk?

Happy Birthday Connor!