I just have to tell you...

R-Man,

I just have to tell you how wonderful I think you are!  Things have been stressful lately and I haven't been as patient as either of us would like, and I think you need to know right down to your core that not only do I love you but I really like you!  I think you are such a good little boy and do a pretty darn good job obeying... most of the time!

You are so attentive and patient with your brother- a huge help that I never expected you to be!  You are so loving and calm with his incessant screaming- it doesn't even seem to phase you even when I feel ready to pound my head against the wall!  He adores you, and your dancing and antics never fail to amuse him and keep his attention!

Your big blue eyes and amazingly long lashes are so stunning- I know you are going to be quite the heart-breaker one day.  I am ever amazed at how beautiful you are, how fast you are growing and the crazy and interesting things that escape from your mouth!

Your ever-widening repertoire of dance moves is a source of constant entertainment for our family!  Your latest additions of The Robot and The New Orleans Bounce keep us in stitches every day!

Your imagination and creativity are so interesting to me!  Your invention of the "monkey kiss" and your silly gibberish are just the funniest things to your dad and me!

I am so blessed to be able to call you my son!  I couldn't be more proud of you or love you more than I do!

Always remember that the Lord is with you and loves you even more than I do.

Try to stay innocent as long you can.

Never loose your compassion, kindness and generosity.

Whatever you do, make sure it is first of all loving.

And never forget that no matter how big or how old you get, you are never too big or too old to snuggle your mama!

I love you sweet boy!

~Mama~

Our last days as just the three of us!

Well, little bud, pretty soon it won't just be you, daddy and me anymore- your little brother or sister will be here any day now! Before he or she makes their big debut, however, I want and need to tell you how much we love you and just how incredibly special you are to us! You have been the ultimate "jump in with both feet" first child! You have spared us no challenge, but you have also spared us no joy! We couldn't have hoped or dreamed for a better first kiddo and no matter what, we will love you abundantly forever!

When this baby comes, mama and daddy are going to have our hands very full because little babies take lots of time and attention, but in the midst of all the craziness I want you to remember these things:

• We will always love your cuddles and snuggles! We love that you are such a snuggly and lovey guy and we never want you to change that!
• We are so proud of all of your accomplishments- you surprise us every day with all the new things you learn!
• Although you will have to be quiet more so the baby can sleep, we always want to hear what is on your mind! Mama and daddy love to hear your amazing little thoughts about life!
• We love you, love you, love you!!! No baby will ever change the amount of love we have for you!!

I can't wait to see how similar and different you and your new sibling will be- you are both individuals and we love you both for your own special qualities. I will always love and never forget...

Your first day...

The way you loved to sleep on us...

Your goofy faces...

Your sweet faces...

Your first trip to the cabin at just 6 weeks old- Memorial Day...

The way you loved your bath... and your great hair!

How much you loved your jumper...

How much you loved to nurse...

The way you have always loved and been in awe of Daddy's big red truck...

Your first ride in the boat...

Your big beautiful eyes...

and the way you have grown and changed so much!!

We love you soooooo much and know that you are going to be the best big brother ever!

Love Always,
Mama