Happy 6th Birthday Liam!
A Story For Liam...
When I was 6 years old I played mommy. I had a doll named Mandy. I dressed her in little plastic sandals, put her blonde hair in pig tails, gave her a pretend bottle, and tucked her into my bed for naps.
When I was 18 years old I knew I wanted to become a mommy myself. I proclaimed that I planned to be married by 21 and would have 2 kids by age 25. I was young with ambitious dreams.
When I was 25 years old I was still single but longed for the day I would meet my soul mate and knew that together we would create beautiful babies together. I pictured my first born having blonde hair and big blue eyes.
When I was 32 years old I met my prince. And, together we embarked on a journey of creation and love. My fate was sealed the first time I looked into Daddy's eyes. We would love each other forever and out of our love my lifelong dream of being a mommy would be fulfilled.
When I was 33 years old I became a mommy and my life changed forever. But I became a mommy before my baby was born. The moment I found out that a life was growing within me things shifted. For the first time ever I was responsible for another. I fell in love with you, my little man growing inside of me, from the word positive.
When I was 2 months shy of 34 years old on March 13th, 2007 Liam Aaron McDermott you were born. I stared in pure amazement as they placed you in my arms. Part me, part Dean yet all you. My precious little man with big blue eyes you changed my life forever. Love took on an entirely selfless and unbelievably all-encompassing meaning. I vowed to love and nurture you to the best of my ability forever.
Today, I am 39 years old, and Liam you just turned 6. I can still picture in my memory the peaceful look on your face and how your 5 tiny fingers wrapped around one of my fingers the day you were born. I remember being terrified to dress you for fear of breaking you. I remember nick naming you Monkey. I remember chanting "Go Monkey Go Monkey GO!" as you bounced in your jumpy at 5 months old. I remember your first tooth. I remember the day you first crawled. I remember your very first steps. And, I remember the first time your said "I Love You" to me. I remember every moment you've created because that's my job. And, I remember these moments because I began unknowingly yearning for them when I was merely 6 years old myself. I was born wanting and loving you Liam. My whole life has prepared me for this, my greatest achievement. My babies. But, you are my first baby. You will always hold that title and place in my heart.
Liam, my son, I celebrate you today. For all that you are and all that you will become. But most of all I thank you for making me a mommy. Your mommy. Thank you Liam for choosing me. I promise to always be there for you and love you with every ounce of my being. I'm so proud of you Monkey!
Happy Birthday!
I Love You,
Mommy xoxo
86 comments
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tori,
it is a very nice story!
I myself have a godchild, lorena!
when she was two years, I could not believe it,2 years!
she is the best thing that happened to me!
I really would do anything for her!
I got tears in my eyes when I read your story, and I had to immediately think of lorena.
xoxo
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Tori, I love you and your family. I am not easily won over by celebrity's but your genuine personality made me want to see more of you and your adorable family. My sweet baby turned 6 on May 6! Happy Birthday to your little man.....Liam!!! ~Sarah :-)-
I meant March 6! Lol! My other daughter is May 14. I get everything confused sometimes. :-)
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aw happy birthday liam! he looks so different now with that new hair! I loved the show back when u had the inn and he was a baby <3 -
This is so Beautiful I feel the same way I have 4 children and my first Child will always be Mr Baby even thou hes 26 lol happy birthday to your beautiful son Toronto :)
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In tears... what a beautiful story - of life, of love, and of living and seeing all your dreams come to fruition. Tori, you are an inspiration to me, your life, your story - all you have went through - all you have learned and discovered along the way - Are very similar to life challenges I have faced myself... your sTORIes have given me hope and something to look forward to. I look forward to these same privileges and joys in life with my new husband... in the very near future ;0) - Thank you for always sharing, always being real, and always being so wonderful. Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday Liam - wishing you all the best life has to offer, and more. :) -
Great. Now I am a sobbing mess!!! I feel the exact same way about my little chap. He is now 14, but will always be my first born and those feelings NEVER leave you. x x x
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Happy Birthday to you and your baby boy! My daughter was born just four days before Liam and it is just amazing how fast the past 6 years have gone. My daughter is the one who made my dreams come true, because she made me a mommy, as I am sure Liam is for you. -
Well, thank you for making me cry. That was ABSOLUTELY beautiful. Your words are 100% correct. Thank you for sharing your letter. -
Very choked up here! Wow, what a beautiful gift to give to Liam to save & cherish ALWAYS! EVERYONE should have a mother like you & be loved like that! The world would be a better place. If someone feels loved & truly heard & accepted for who they are, they go on to live loving, caring lives. -
Happy (belated, sorry) birthday Liam!! And many more!
All my kids are very special to me in their own way. But the story I always tell my eldest boy, who turned 11 last week, is that on the day he was born, he gave me the greatest gift I ever had in my life: he made me a Mum! I like it that you look at it the same way. -
There should have been a disclosure stating if you read you cry. :) Such a sweet letter and you are absolutely right. You remember each one and your first is always different because they make you the mommy you've dreamed of being. Happy Birthday Liam! Almost 5 years ago, I was made a mommy and it was the best thing I could have ever been blessed with! Sweet Sweet Letter! -
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How beautiful! What an adorable little boy and what an awesome mom! I love when you said part Dean, part you, but all him!
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I love it- made me cry. (Although that might be being 7 months pregnant.....) I can't wait to write letters like this to my baby. -
Happy Birthday Liam cant believe you have gotton so big also i was wondering if you and dean are headed for divorce
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Dear Liam: Wihing you much happiness and joy on your 6th b-day. I have followed your birthday via your Mommy's blog. You have a wonderful Mommy and Daddy. Lucky for you to have a little brother and 2 sisters. You look just like your Grampa Spelling. Your Mom is a inspiration to all Mom's and Parents. Tori I'm so proud of the great woman and Mom you've become. Enjoy your family. I am a Gramma of 4 and still learn so much from your Crafty Mommy. -
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I love this! What a blessing it is to read and feel the love you have for your kids! My son turned 6 yesterday, so I can totally relate! Your kids are very blessed to have you!
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