Wordless Wednesday

 

HBD, Little

Dear Little,

Today, you turned 15. And I can't believe how quickly that got here. Soon you'll be taking your learner's permit test. And before long you'll be driving yourself to school. I mean, HOW? How can you already be at this point in life? Wasn't it just last week that we brought you home from the hospital? Wasn't it just yesterday that you were singing along to the Wiggles? Time went by so fast, Little. 

I miss the days when you would cling to my neck. Rub your nose on mine. And giggle at how it tickled. I miss the baby cheeks and the tiny little clothes. The way you would say "mama" and reach up so I would pick you up. Sometimes, when you fall asleep, I glimpse that little baby. And I can recall those little giggles. 

All of that said, I am so proud of the person you're becoming! You try new things all of the time. You still blow kisses at me as you get out of the vehicle during school drop-off. You still like to run errands with me. You help me clean when you see things are overwhelming me at home. You hold your little brother when I need to get something done and he's too fussy to put down in the bassinet. And there's no one else I'd rather binge-watch The Kardashians with than you. You are wise, smart, and funny. You're beautiful and strong-willed. You love to talk to me before bed, and there are no secrets. I'm thankful for another year here with you. I am so grateful that God allowed me to be your mom.

Here's to YOUR next chapter. Praying, always, that it's filled with laughter, love, and joy. 

Love,                                 

Mom                                

A New Year, A New Chapter

Hello! It seems like forever since I've gotten on here. I didn't intend to stop writing so quickly, but I was induced just five days after my last post. And it has been a whirlwind ever since! I'm quickly typing this up as my son is taking a nap. 

We got through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year in one piece. However, I'd be straight-up lying if I said things have been easy. But more on that in a different post. For now, I just wanted to quickly pop on here and let you know that we are good. My son is here. We are officially a family of four. But sadly, my maternity leave is quickly coming to an end - this is my last week at home. So, I'm trying to soak up all of the contact naps, and baby coos, and enjoy the last few days I have at home with him. I plan to get back to writing regularly soon too. Until then...💙