My Letter to Brody

Dear Big B,
I am sitting here watching you nap as I write this letter and can't help but smile at how sweet and peaceful you look while you are sleeping. I just want to tell you thank you for the most amazing 13 weeks that we got to spend hanging out together while I was on maternity leave. It has been such an amazing experience getting to know you and watching your sweet personality develop. We've gone through a lot in these past three months together haven't we? When I think back to the tiny 6 pound baby I brought home from the hospital I can't believe how much has changed in such a short period of time.

You have shown me the world through your eyes and honestly changed me for the better. I so admire your laid back, happy personality and love that you so easily smile and laugh. I will never forget the days of snuggling, sleeping, blowing bubbles and belly laughing that we did together. You were my cuddle buddy through those cold winter days and rainy spring ones. I know some day in the not so distant future, you will be too big for cuddling, not to mention the fact that cuddling with mom will be so NOT cool. :) That's why I am cherishing every minute I have with you now because time really does fly when you are having fun and gosh I am sure having fun with you.

So many nights and early mornings, I have felt oh so tired as I climb out of bed to come to you and the second I peek into your crib and see your eyes light up and your face break into a smile, its like none of that matters and I could never sleep again and it would be okay because I have you and that's worth everything. I wouldn't trade our midnight rocking sessions or those early days of snuggling with you in my bed for anything.

I have to go back to work now for a little while and I'm going to miss you pretty badly little man. You are my best buddy and it won't be the same without you by my side every day. You are such a good little guy and I know you will do just great with Granny Pat and it will be fun for you to be with your sister and your new friends. I promise you, even though I won't be with you all the time, you can bet that I will be thinking of you every second and counting the minutes until I can come see your sweet face again. We just have to remember to not take for granted any minute that we have together and make sure we do lots of cuddling and giggling after school and on the weekends okay?

So thank you, Brody, for this time we have had together. I am so lucky and so thankful that God chose me to be your Mommy. You are the best little guy I know and I love you with all my heart.

Love,
Mom