Oh my goodness. I would say that today was one of the best days we have ever spent together! You were so happy all stinking day. You cracked me up every time I looked at you. This morning, we got up at 7:30, had a bottle then I was hoping you would sleep again. Daddy had to go to work and I said "Elijah, let's sleep until 12." Daddy left at 9:15 and you were in the middle of the bed. I told your daddy that you would be planning your sneak attack on me. Next thing I knew, your head was against me. Then, you squirmed for about 1/2 hour until you were sucked up against me. Then, we slept until 11:15!! When you were up and fed again, you were so happy. You have developed this new skill for getting all excited and then doing a new noise that is a cross between a squeal and a growl. it is the cutest thing ever!! I had to leave for a bit to hang out with your Grampa Keith and Uncle Zachary so you hung out with Daddy. When I got back, you were still super happy. I am doing a really bad job in communicating to you what an awesome day it was but I guess just know that I loved you every second of the day. Your smiles melted my heart each time. You know what else happened? You were playing on your mat and all of a sudden, you yelled out "Ma". Your dad and I stopped what we were doing and just looked at each other. It was so clear. We know it is not meant to be "mommy" but you definitely showed us you were capable of it!!!
At the last minute, mommy, daddy and your Uncle Zachary decided to go to a movie so we found you a babysitter at Sherry Shark's house. She said that you were so good for her and you were still in a good mood. She was so excited to babysit you. She has to get some good, quality practice time in so her skills are sharp for your friend Kylie to have a baby :)
As I leave you today, I need to share something with you. I realized something big today. I wanted you to come in our life really badly. I envisioned all cutesy baby things and little baby joys. But, I didn't spend any time thinking about what it truly meant to be a mom or have a son. I realized today that I love being your mom more than I ever, ever imagined. I just look at you and I smile. Every day, you are getting so much bigger and so much more interactive. Each day, I marvel at how blessed I am to have you as a son and I never would have imagined that this parenthood thing would be so cool! Yes, you still have fussy moments and yes, it won't be all sunshine and roses but overall, it is much better than I ever imagined!
I made a picture for you of your sneak attack. It is kind of a playbook of your maneuvering. :)
I love the sneak attack!
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