(pardon the pic - I was a bit tired....natural childbirth and pitocin....not a pleasant combo)
One year ago, on September 30th, 2007 - I made a new friend. The minute our eyes met, I was hooked. He had me in the palm of his tiny hand. He didn't have much to say - but I could tell he liked me a lot by the way he looked at me. 
We hit it off immediately.....and spent the rest of our day hanging out, cuddling, and napping together. He never spent the night in his little, plastic nursery cart.....he preferred the craftmatic adjustable hospital bed.....with mama.
We hit it off immediately.....and spent the rest of our day hanging out, cuddling, and napping together. He never spent the night in his little, plastic nursery cart.....he preferred the craftmatic adjustable hospital bed.....with mama.
He drank da milk and napped and pooped and then was brought to his new home.
He fit in immediately - it was where he belonged....if you can't tell.
He rarely cried - and when he did, we all got excited because it sounded so sweet. Never have I heard such a pleasant little cry. If he had words, he was likely saying, "Excuse me....I don't mean to interrupt...but I was wondering if you might have some milk to spare? Just a few drops is all. I'm sorry for the inconvenience....I'll just grab this little snack and head back to bed....."
The kids have been on cloud 9 ever since he arrived. There was no jealousy - no tears....just love.
When we had Karah and were expecting Bradley - I wondered if there would be enough love to go around. It was surreal to think about feeling that way about another child. It was the day I had Bradley that I realized that I had enough love for ANY child that came into our lives. When Bryce arrived - I was even more amazed at my endless well of love that I had to draw from. Instead of "running out of love" - it seemed that with each child I had - my ability to love the others grew even stronger. It occurred to me recently that perhaps this is how God is able to love all of His children. Instead of not having enough love to go around.....the love intensifies with each additional child. Now that is a lot of love!
One year ago ..... (sigh)
So Bryce......please know how much we love you and how much joy you have brought into our lives. What a blessing you are. We love you tiny B.
Happy Birthday Bryce! Sorry we couldn't make it to the party! We didn't think a fever and vomiting would be a good present. But! We do have another gift coming on its way to you!
ReplyDeleteSarah...do you know that whenever I nurse my babies, I still have the urge to sing.."Drink da milk...get big and strong...go to the parties...with all your friends..." It makes me smile everytime.
Maren
Happy Bday Bryce!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cutie.