"I'll Love You Forever,
I'll Like You For Always,
As Long As I'm Living,
My Baby You'll Be"
-Robert Munsch (Love You Forever)
Dearest Garrison,
I want to take you back to a late summer day in 2010. In a hospital room, where a baby was being placed into my arms. As I looked down at my boy, a pair of blue eyes opened for the first time. The first thing he saw was me. He gazed up. I gazed back. And, the deal was sealed, it was love at first sight.
I want to take you back to a late summer day in 2010. In a hospital room, where a baby was being placed into my arms. As I looked down at my boy, a pair of blue eyes opened for the first time. The first thing he saw was me. He gazed up. I gazed back. And, the deal was sealed, it was love at first sight.
Until that moment, I had no idea about little boys and their ways. I had no idea how just one flash of those big blue eyes could compel me to do just about anything. I was blissfully unaware how one fat tear could turn me into jelly. And I simply had no clue that along with your love of rough and tumble there would be a softness and vulnerability to you that would take my breath away. Being the mother of such an amazing boy is wonderful!
The truth is, that for days I have been trying to write this letter to you. Every night, when I sit down to attempt to put my feelings into words, I am completely overcome with love.. just pure love, with no words attached. So, here it goes anyway..
I want you to know that I am your biggest fan. While I may not always understand your dreams, or know the best way to get you there, I will always be your biggest fan - rooting you on. Some days I will be the disciplinarian, because sometimes you will need me to steer you back to the right path.
Always dream BIG! I will attempt to resist the temptation of dreaming for you. This is your life and I want you to live it for you. I want you to be the man you are destined to become by following the passions that drive you.
Most of all, thank you sweet baby boy for every smile, every giggle and every sparkle in your eye. You may have made my nights shorter, days longer, bank account smaller and clothes shabbier, but you have made our home happier, the past forgotten and the future worth living for. I am so thankful to be your mommy, I'm truly blessed beyond words. God knew exactly what he was doing when he gave you to me. Even though you think you need me, I've grown to need you even more.
You are advanced beyond 'your year'. You love to take in everything going on around you. You LOVE to sing and dance (I really haven't seen anything like it).. the Wiggles are your favorite. You also know all the motions to 'If Your Happy & You Know It' and can sing and do the motions to 'This Little Light of Mine'. If someone asks you how old you are, you quickly hold up one finger and exclaim one! When you are doing something you are not supposed to be doing, you slowly look up at me shake your finger and say: "no, no, no". You love to try to talk on the phone, comb your hair and roll your cars/trucks back and forth while saying "vroooom". When you hand me something you say "go" and twice have said "here you go". You have now started saying "nigh, nigh" when you are tired and ready for bed.
Your sister loves you to the moon and back and is always concerned with your well-being. You love her equally and watch her every move. Although lately you have been frustrated with not being able to communicate with her the way you wish you could and end up biting her. She is so patient with you and never holds a grudge. I love to watch the two of you play and laugh together. I feel as if my heart is going to explode just thinking of the bond between you both.
So Garrison, my love, happy first birthday! I hope you have enjoyed this past year with me as much as I have loved it with you. Always know that you and your sister both are the delight in my heart and the loves of my life.
Here's hoping your momma learns how to cope with my baby boy turning one business- because so far, it's not looking too good.
With a heart simply overflowing with love,
Momma
The truth is, that for days I have been trying to write this letter to you. Every night, when I sit down to attempt to put my feelings into words, I am completely overcome with love.. just pure love, with no words attached. So, here it goes anyway..
I want you to know that I am your biggest fan. While I may not always understand your dreams, or know the best way to get you there, I will always be your biggest fan - rooting you on. Some days I will be the disciplinarian, because sometimes you will need me to steer you back to the right path.
Always dream BIG! I will attempt to resist the temptation of dreaming for you. This is your life and I want you to live it for you. I want you to be the man you are destined to become by following the passions that drive you.
Most of all, thank you sweet baby boy for every smile, every giggle and every sparkle in your eye. You may have made my nights shorter, days longer, bank account smaller and clothes shabbier, but you have made our home happier, the past forgotten and the future worth living for. I am so thankful to be your mommy, I'm truly blessed beyond words. God knew exactly what he was doing when he gave you to me. Even though you think you need me, I've grown to need you even more.
You are advanced beyond 'your year'. You love to take in everything going on around you. You LOVE to sing and dance (I really haven't seen anything like it).. the Wiggles are your favorite. You also know all the motions to 'If Your Happy & You Know It' and can sing and do the motions to 'This Little Light of Mine'. If someone asks you how old you are, you quickly hold up one finger and exclaim one! When you are doing something you are not supposed to be doing, you slowly look up at me shake your finger and say: "no, no, no". You love to try to talk on the phone, comb your hair and roll your cars/trucks back and forth while saying "vroooom". When you hand me something you say "go" and twice have said "here you go". You have now started saying "nigh, nigh" when you are tired and ready for bed.
Your sister loves you to the moon and back and is always concerned with your well-being. You love her equally and watch her every move. Although lately you have been frustrated with not being able to communicate with her the way you wish you could and end up biting her. She is so patient with you and never holds a grudge. I love to watch the two of you play and laugh together. I feel as if my heart is going to explode just thinking of the bond between you both.
So Garrison, my love, happy first birthday! I hope you have enjoyed this past year with me as much as I have loved it with you. Always know that you and your sister both are the delight in my heart and the loves of my life.
Here's hoping your momma learns how to cope with my baby boy turning one business- because so far, it's not looking too good.
With a heart simply overflowing with love,
Momma
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