THIS LITTLE GUY
PLUS THIS
EQUALS THIS (instant light sabers)
Yesterday was Josh's 2nd birthday. The party was fun, lots of food and cake, family and presents. It is so much fun to watch a 2 year old open presents and absolutely love everything. I also love the simpleness of what makes him happy. Josh loves to sweep, so I got him his own. It was the first present he opened and he was thrilled to death.
Once the mess was finally cleaned up and the kids were in bed way after their bed time, I took some time to just sit and snuggle with Josh on the couch. I thought about what I was doing 2 years ago at that time, I thought about how much I loved being pregnant with him, and I remembered how much I wanted the delivery process to slow down and not go too fast...I just wanted to hold on to all of it knowing that it would be my last time. I can remember the quiet time I had with him as a newborn in the hospital when he was so new...just me and Josh alone in my hospital room. What great bonding time. I remember feeling sorry that this would be the only quiet time he would know in his life...as soon as we are home it is so much crazier! As I had all these thoughts and feelings last night I couldn't help but feel the inner sadness all Mom's must feel as they realize the baby of their family is growing up so fast. You know that sharp twinge you get in your stomach when you see a new baby and you just want to hold it so bad you can't stand it-feeling? No more birthdays where they just tear into the presents and just love the paper~no more cake and ice cream smeared all over every part of their face and hands. I held him real tight and asked for a couple of juicy, slobbery kisses that he gives, wiped a tear, and then was knocked back into reality as a brand new light saber hit me in the head. Thank you Josh for coming to our family at the time you did....you make us laugh, their is so much personality inside of you....one look at your face and anyone can see it!
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PLUS THIS
EQUALS THIS (instant light sabers)
Yesterday was Josh's 2nd birthday. The party was fun, lots of food and cake, family and presents. It is so much fun to watch a 2 year old open presents and absolutely love everything. I also love the simpleness of what makes him happy. Josh loves to sweep, so I got him his own. It was the first present he opened and he was thrilled to death.
Once the mess was finally cleaned up and the kids were in bed way after their bed time, I took some time to just sit and snuggle with Josh on the couch. I thought about what I was doing 2 years ago at that time, I thought about how much I loved being pregnant with him, and I remembered how much I wanted the delivery process to slow down and not go too fast...I just wanted to hold on to all of it knowing that it would be my last time. I can remember the quiet time I had with him as a newborn in the hospital when he was so new...just me and Josh alone in my hospital room. What great bonding time. I remember feeling sorry that this would be the only quiet time he would know in his life...as soon as we are home it is so much crazier! As I had all these thoughts and feelings last night I couldn't help but feel the inner sadness all Mom's must feel as they realize the baby of their family is growing up so fast. You know that sharp twinge you get in your stomach when you see a new baby and you just want to hold it so bad you can't stand it-feeling? No more birthdays where they just tear into the presents and just love the paper~no more cake and ice cream smeared all over every part of their face and hands. I held him real tight and asked for a couple of juicy, slobbery kisses that he gives, wiped a tear, and then was knocked back into reality as a brand new light saber hit me in the head. Thank you Josh for coming to our family at the time you did....you make us laugh, their is so much personality inside of you....one look at your face and anyone can see it!
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1 comment:
What a beautiful post. And what a great mom you are. Thank you for reminding me of these special moments as well. Hope the birthday was fun. Bring on the terrible 2s!!
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