Yesterday was my baby boy's birthday. It is hard to believe that he is already two. I never dreamed of how fun little boys are. Don't get me wrong... little girls are fun too, it's just different. I can't explain it, it just is.
When he looks at me with those big brown eyes, my heart just melts. He is so much fun, that little guy makes all of us laugh daily. I love watching him with his sisters. They are all so loving toward him. Now, everybody has their moments of not sharing or bullying each other, but for the most part, they get along well. I must say however, that my boy pretty much gets what he wants from his sisters.
Just last night we were all in the living room watching the movie "Up" (which I absolutely LOVE). The girls were all on the floor and up he comes. He walked up to my oldest and wrapped his little arm around her neck and there he stood for several minutes just like that. It warmed my heart to see that. He is such a tender, sweet, adorable little guy.
The other day at church one of the nurserly leaders came up to me and mentioned at what a snuggly little guy he is. I do love how much he snuggles.
When I reflect on the day he was born... it was such a beautiful experience. I loved giving birth to all my children. I loved looking in their eyes for the first time and connecting with them on a level I had no idea was possible. It was like holding all the love I could posess in my arms.
I am thankful for that little boy and for my wonderful daughters. I am thankful for all they teach me every day of my life. I am a better person because of them. I am thankful for a loving Father in heaven who trusted me enough to send me his beautiful children so I could learn to be a parent. What a journey this has been and continues to be. Some days I wonder if I will ever make it through... thank heavens those are far and few between! Most days it is a joy and a privilege and an honor to be a mother. I cherish those little ones and love them so completely!
