I woke up 3 years ago in tears. I had no idea if I was ready. But, you were coming.
I remember your fuzzy hair and your big round eyes. You still have cheeks that I could bite off. And, oh my, that dimple! I held you and cried big, happy tears, and called you, my special baby.
Everyone came to the hospital to meet you. You were a celebrity from the start. A precious, perfect bundle of love.
The first night in the hospital the nurses assured me that they would come in and take you when you cried, so that I could sleep. You didn't cry for hours, basically a whole night (for a newborn). We were shocked to wake up to you next to us. I had your Dad call the nurse, I thought for sure something was wrong with you! "No", she told me, "you are just, lucky"!
We are so lucky! You have amazed us in so many ways! You went from an infant to a toddler over night it seemed. Everyone said, "Jack seems like he should be 2!" or "How old is Jack, is he turning 4?" We blame your sisters for this! You are only 3, but can hang with the big kids without a problem. My favorite thing that you say right now is, "yesternight". You use your imagination and pretend in a fantasy world that I am so grateful you let me in! You have to say goodbye, and give hugs and kisses, at least two times before you're sure they really stuck. At bedtime, in your new big boy bed, you still only let me crawl in, to tuck you in. You give me two face kisses each night, and there is always something extra important to tell me before I close your door.
Your best friends are Henry and Aunt Julie. Your favorite color is blue. You love all things sugar. You want to be a Police Officer or Dad when you grow up. You love automobiles, dinosaurs, and of course Buzz Lightyear!
I woke up today, not in tears, I woke up today amazed that 3 years have gone by.
You came into this world and added just the right amount of dynamite to our family. I waited my whole life to meet you, I just had no idea it was you, who I was waiting for! You are spectacular, you are my special baby, always and forever!
All my love,
Mom
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