Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Carter's First Year in Review

Dear Carter Lee,

I could never count the number of times I prayed for you.  Before you came along, I wanted nothing more than to hold you and to be your mommy.  Before I even knew you, I loved you.  When I first saw you, my heart was bursting with thankfulness to God.  This past year has been full of joyful memories for your daddy and I.  We are amazed everyday at the new things you learn, the faces you make, the way you call me 'dad' still...
When you grow up, you might have questions about your adoption.  You're father and I will be here to answer them.  Whatever your feelings are about it-know that we love you completely, totally, and unconditionally.  Through God's perfect plan we were made a family.  Looking back on our lives now, it is wonderous to see the different ways he has been working through us and in us for years to make this happen.  I can't wait to share that with you when  you're old enough to understand.
Although I hate to say it because it means you're growing up too fast-Happy birthday, my sweet boy! 

                                                                                                                      Love,
                                                                                                                      Mommy

Monday, January 3, 2011

Smooches

Baby C and I are having a ball being together during my Christmas break.  I love getting to wake up with him, cuddle on the couch in our jammies, make breakfast, and just take things nice and slowly.  Usually we are in such a hurry that I don't get to treasure the mornings with him like I have lately.  I go back to school on Thursday...


Travis and I-being overloaded with toys- have cleaned, installed shelves, and organized all his toys in the laundry room.  It was like Christmas all over again.  We found toys that we either didn't knew existed or that we had forgotten about.   

Carter is at the stage when he is giving kisses-you know the ones.  The wide-open, slobbery smooches.  Tonight when I was putting him to bed, he just kept kissing my cheeks then smiling.  When he was done, my cheeks soaking wet while my heart was overflowing.