How has it been two months already? But at the same time, only two months? I truly cannot even remember life without you. You have completed our family so seamlessly, so perfectly, so completely. I look at you and my heart lets out this contented sigh, like it knows that our family is as it should be. And I think it's right.
You are growing so quickly. It's unbelievable how long you are, especially since your sister has always been so short. I looked over the other day only to realize that your feet already hang off the end of the swing. Even your Aunt Carisa didn't recognize you when she saw you recently. She had to ask the babysitter, "Who's that baby?" When she was told it was you, she said a very naughty word. See? You are shocking everyone with how quickly you are growing. Soon enough, you'll be taller than Elise!
But not only are you growing quickly, you are also becoming so alert. You have such beautiful blue eyes, and they just take in everything, especially people's smiles. You LOVE when someone smiles at you; it makes you just light right up. I hope you continue to be such a happy child.
You've already travelled to Chicago and attended your first wedding (Aunt Tiffany and Uncle Jim). You were so well-behaved and put on a good show for everyone, making them think you are a total angel. Really, you are a litle young to be brown-nosing people already, aren't you?
My dearest son, I head back to work tomorrow after spending 9 weeks with you. I have mixed emotions about it. Moms deal with all kinds of "mommy guilt", and I struggle daily with the mommy guilt of wondering if working is the best thing for my children and family. While many may disagree with me, I have come to the conclusion that it is. I love you and your sister with all of my heart, but I am a better mother when I have some time with adults, taking on other responsibilities, using my brain in ways that I don't quite manage to do at home.
Despite all that, you are never far from my mind and always in my heart. You are my son, my son. I feel so incredibly blessed to be able to say that. I love you, Mommy
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