Dear Jamison,
It's been about 9 weeks since your birthday, and I've been
thinking long and hard about how I could even begin to put into words how much
joy you've brought into our lives in such a short time. Your birth was
challenging, and I'm sure one day when you're older I will use that in a
teasing way to give you a hard time...but I would go through it all
again and again, a million times over, for you.
From the moment I heard your cries
my life was changed. I feel like the person I was before, and the person I am now are
different. All I can say is: YOU ARE TRULY AMAZING. You
are the most perfect little person, and I know you are going to
do something very special and wonderful in this world. You put out this calming,
beautiful energy, and your Dad and I can't help but fall a little more in love
with you every day. You do the sweetest things- small cooing
noises as you fall asleep, tiny smiles once you are asleep, and you even laugh
out loud in the middle of dreaming. You're beautiful my darling boy. In fact your Daddy calls you, "The Cutness".
Your Dad is amazing and loves taking care of you. He
talks about your long legs and big hands and daydreams about you playing basketball and doing all sorts of father-son things together. We both just sit
and stare at your gorgeous little features and expressive face. It's hard
to think about you growing up already- but as fast as these past two months have
gone, I know the rest of our lives will move along just as quickly. I want to slow everything down and never forget the way you snuggle my neck when you're sleepy, or the way you grip
your Daddy's hand with your tiny fingers.
I want to always remember the noises
you make, the smell of your hair, and the way you purse your lips after we kiss
you. The moments will come, and although that is so exciting, the moments we've
left behind will never be lived again. So that's why when I'm tired, and
going on two hours of sleep, I take a moment and just love love love little you; I love you in all of your innocent beauty. This time in our lives will only happen once, and I promise you I
will never look too far into the future and miss what's happening right now. All we can do is be present. And let me
tell you, my sweet little mister, the present is a pretty amazing place to be,
thanks to you.
I love you forever,
Mama
Yes, baby Jamison you are s-o-o-o pleasing to our eyes, but also pleasing to the other senses and the mind. Your Mom tells us that she's learning about your true beauty, and she and your Dad delight beyond the lovelyness of your sight. They see your beauty because they have a loving passion about you. You give them insight to something interesting beyond just the outward appearance. Your beauty is in the sweetness of your darlin' personality. Without even knowing it, you are enjoying life and developing a beauty that comes from within because your Mom and Dad are devoted to you. Their devotion can only result in the greatest gift we can ever hope to give or receive...that's love.
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love & prayers,
Mere X4