and then we were six

The End

"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 as clever as clever,So I think I'll be six now for ever and ever."

AA Milne And then We were Six

Andrew Jan Edward was born just a little after midnight after some rapid pushing so they wouldn't give me C Section. He recognized Carp's voice right away and from that moment on I was done. he filled my heart and my soul in a way I never thought was possible. In the womb he was Maja...that didn't cut it so Andrew it was. We had tried for over five years to get pregnant and my appointment for the fertility clinic was on the Monday. The Friday prior I took a pregnancy test, it was positive. My blood tests results came back on Tuesday September 11th 2001... a day of unspeakable devastation for some but of bittersweet joy for me. Andrew is one of the funniest people I know, he loves to play pranks and plans them in detail, he loves to create things whether it be with crayons, lego or recyables, he is my hugger, kisser and sometimes my voice of reason on a bad day. He is an amazing big brother, considerate and loving cousin, a loyal and thoughtful friend. He is a definitely a boy from his massive Gaynor hands, to his solid build right down to his constantly moving feet. He is the best of Carp and I mixed into one. He is a spitting image of Carp when he was little, he has my heart which through all the hurt will become strong...he is an amazing boy and today can you believe it he is 6.