It was a beautiful sunny evening so we decided to head downtown to enjoy the weather, the city and each other.
Elias has really started smiling and I was able to capture it. I snapped these really quickly hoping to get at least one and instead got this wonderful series.
"His fingers
are so tiny,
so marvelously perfect.
Soon they will
reach out to touch
the smiling faces
of everyone around him...
These little hands
will explore, discover,
and bring the world to him
for his inspection and delight.
With these hands he will throw balls,
capture bugs, and build castles in the sand.
He will use them to open books
and unlock the doors of knowledge.
These are the hands
that may someday sculpt, make music,
or cuddle children of his own.
His hands
are so tiny now,
and yet within them lie the future
and the fulfillment
of all his precious dreams.
So hold him gently
and watch with pride
as he reaches out in love and joy
to all of life. "
I tear up everytime I read this card - just thinking about what beautiful things Elias is going to do with his tiny fingers one day. Someday he'll do more than just hold my finger. I can't wait to see the wonderful things he will do!
Elias Graham: "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." Ephesians 4:2-6
Dear Elias:
Happy 1 month birthday sweet boy! I can't believe how little and yet how much has changed in just one month's time.
One month ago, I was lying in a hospital bed in the worst pain I've even been in seriously thinking you were NEVER going to arrive. After laboring for 19 hours in pain, tears, frustration and fear, you surprised us by quickly (relativity speaking, of course) entering the world. You were placed on my chest all gooey and warm. I remember hearing Daddy proudly proclaim "It's a Boy!!!" and the Doctor say "He's smaller than we all thought" but I was so wrapped up in loving you that I heard very little else. There is nothing more wonderful than having a fresh from heaven baby placed in your arms. There are no words for that experience. It's just such an overwhelming feeling of love and tenderness for this new perfect baby. It makes every ache and pain, every minute of morning sickness, every stretch mark and extra pound, every extra day of waiting for you, completely and utterly worth it.
We've spent the past month adapting to a family of 4 and feel so blessed at how well it has gone. Daddy had to go right back to work, so it's been just you, me and Colin each day with no help from anyone else. I'm proud of how great we have all done. But you've made it easy with your laid back ways and your love of sleeping. We are learning to differentiate your hunger, dirty diaper, lost my pipey, just want to be held cries. Colin thinks they all mean you need Big Brother until you really start crying and then you need Mommy. I can not wait to see your relationship continue to blossom and pray you both continue to want to "need" each other.
Elias, you are such a joy. With your calm demeanor, sweet personality, and ideal amount of chubbiness, you are a perfect addition to this family. You love to cuddle and snuggle and I secretly delight in knowing how much you love to be in your Momma's arms. You are already blessing me with sleeping for long stretches during the night, sometimes up to 7 hours already! You are eating like a champ and go from calm to really ticked when you are hungry. I think you have your Daddy's quick but short temper. You have mastered being a pooping machine but I'm learning your cues and we aren't going through quite so many diapers anymore :) You are a stretcher! You stretch.all.the.time and I now understand all that movement in my stomach.
Sweet baby, thank you for making motherhood even sweeter. I am proud to be your mom and look forward to seeing what tomorrow brings.
Love always,
Mommy
Happy 1 month birthday sweet boy! I can't believe how little and yet how much has changed in just one month's time.
One month ago, I was lying in a hospital bed in the worst pain I've even been in seriously thinking you were NEVER going to arrive. After laboring for 19 hours in pain, tears, frustration and fear, you surprised us by quickly (relativity speaking, of course) entering the world. You were placed on my chest all gooey and warm. I remember hearing Daddy proudly proclaim "It's a Boy!!!" and the Doctor say "He's smaller than we all thought" but I was so wrapped up in loving you that I heard very little else. There is nothing more wonderful than having a fresh from heaven baby placed in your arms. There are no words for that experience. It's just such an overwhelming feeling of love and tenderness for this new perfect baby. It makes every ache and pain, every minute of morning sickness, every stretch mark and extra pound, every extra day of waiting for you, completely and utterly worth it.
We've spent the past month adapting to a family of 4 and feel so blessed at how well it has gone. Daddy had to go right back to work, so it's been just you, me and Colin each day with no help from anyone else. I'm proud of how great we have all done. But you've made it easy with your laid back ways and your love of sleeping. We are learning to differentiate your hunger, dirty diaper, lost my pipey, just want to be held cries. Colin thinks they all mean you need Big Brother until you really start crying and then you need Mommy. I can not wait to see your relationship continue to blossom and pray you both continue to want to "need" each other.
Elias, you are such a joy. With your calm demeanor, sweet personality, and ideal amount of chubbiness, you are a perfect addition to this family. You love to cuddle and snuggle and I secretly delight in knowing how much you love to be in your Momma's arms. You are already blessing me with sleeping for long stretches during the night, sometimes up to 7 hours already! You are eating like a champ and go from calm to really ticked when you are hungry. I think you have your Daddy's quick but short temper. You have mastered being a pooping machine but I'm learning your cues and we aren't going through quite so many diapers anymore :) You are a stretcher! You stretch.all.the.time and I now understand all that movement in my stomach.
Sweet baby, thank you for making motherhood even sweeter. I am proud to be your mom and look forward to seeing what tomorrow brings.
Love always,
Mommy
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
