Handsome Men

Grandaddy came to visit! And he got his first smile from Tripp. It was wonderful watching my Dad play with my son. It is a glipse at what life might have been like when I was an infant. As I think back to my childhood, it is filled with love, laughter, and life lessons. But watching my Dad play with my baby boy showed me the softer side of my big strong military father. Hearing him laugh out loud because he is watching his grandson smile and laugh at his mother (daughter) and watching him get so excited at that special bonding moment between Grandaddy and grandson was heart filling. 

Laughing with Grandaddy 

Intently watching my Grandaddy 

Handsome little man 

Productivity Schmoductivity

How on earth am I supposed to be productive during the day? If anyone can tell me, that would be great. Because so far, I'm finding it impossible. I have an amazing little boy who captures all of my attention and I wouldn't have it any other way. 

One minute we are playing 

The next, he is sound asleep in my arms

Look at this precious face 

So I say, productivity schmoductivity. I'm spending the day just like this 

Big Shoes

Today was wonderful. How could it not be when the recipe called for quality time with my boys. My husband is wonderful and made sure I had a very special first Mother's Day, and that I did. Throughout the day, I would look at the beautiful baby in my arms and feel so amazingly blessed. He is healthy. He is beautiful. He is happy. He is mine, and I love every inch of him, inside and out. His personality is starting to shine, and what a sunny disposition he has.

There is a lot of pressure placed upon me to be a great Mom, what BIG shoes I have to fill. I have been greatly influenced by a woman who inspires me on a constant basis. She is strong, compassionate, loving, and patient. She is my Mom, and I love her with all of my heart. She has been my biggest supporter and continues to encourage me daily. I love you Mom, thank you for being my rock, my bestfriend and forgiving my teenage years. Thank you for shaping me into the woman I am today, and the Mother I wish to become. Your feet were once steps which I stood upon and learned to dance around the kitchen. Your high-heels were a source of entertainment which would take me to a land of make believe. And now, Those "BIG" size 5 shoes are yet again stepping stones for my life, my journey as a mother. I hope to be able to fill them one day, and be half the mother you were to me. I have high hopes, after all, I learned from the best. I love you Mom. Happy Mother's Day.

Sunshine

My absolute favorite time of the day is the morning. My little man wakes up so happy and we have 2 solid hours of blissful bonding time together. This morning, he was stirring and cooing so I rolled over with my face even to his and he returned with a huge smile. Nothing is more gratifying then having your child smile at the sight of your face. His smile makes my heart swell. Pure bliss. 

All is Right in the World

Sigh. Our baby boy is ok, healthy, and perfect. That is the best thing we've heard since hearing his heartbeat for the first time. We had quite the scare this week. I noticed a ridge and bump on his front right forehead and had our pediatrician look at it to be safe. She felt concerned and wanted to x-ray his skull to make sure everything looked normal. The news that came next was devastating, they thought that his sutures (plates in his skull) were prematurely closing (shouldn't close until 4-6 years of age, he was 7 weeks), she wanted us to see a neuro surgeon. The earliest appointment was a week away. That is torture to worried parents. Over the course of the past week we grieved, got angry, and cried a lot. Then we began accepting the prognosis and preparing ourselves for the likely course of action, surgery on our little mans skull. As much as I tried, there is no preparing for that. Every time I looked at that beautiful baby my heart broke a little more. Thank God, it was a misdiagnosis. His sutures are wide open!! There is some overlap on his right side but that should correct itself as he grows. WHEW! He is a beautiful, healthy, perfect little boy. Poor little guy can't get away from our kisses, the supply is endless!