you are now 2.5 months old! i know i told you that i would write to you about why we baptized you; however, i feel like it'd be better to explain that to you in person. but in short - your baptism is a sign that you are a part of the visible church. but that is a lot to explain. so just know that we did it because it is what God asked us to do. we love you.so lately, one of my most favorite times of day is when i get you out of your crib. yes, you sleep in your big boy crib now. i still sleep in the same room as you, but wow - you sleep in a crib and not just a bassinet. these milestones are so bittersweet for your mommy. i am so excited that you're growing and thriving and doing well. on the other hand, i am relishing this time with you that you are little and i don't want it to fade just yet. but keep growing. mommy's heart will be okay. i'm so looking forward to all the fun things we'll get to do as you continue to grow. anyway, when i get you out of bed in the morning, you give me some of the. biggest. smiles! it is as if you are so excited to see me after you've been sleeping for so long. it is such a special time for us - we sing, talk, and cuddle every morning and its just the most fun part of my day. i love your smile. i love you so much.
my other most favorite time of the day is bedtime. and i know that sounds like i am just excited for the break that nighttime brings me but that is not it at all. each night after you've nursed at my breast, you and i rock in our rocking chair and i sing you songs until you're just about sleeping. you snuggle into my neck and i sing and rock and rub your back. then i pray. i pray for you, our families, our friends, i pray for your salvation, i pray for God's hand to be over you and allow you to live an exceptional and beautiful life that brings glory to His name. i pray that God will bless our family and that daddy and i will be good parents and help you to grow up properly. then i sing one or two more songs and then you fade off to sleep after a few minutes. its such a wonderful time.
daddy and i love you so much that we will do anything to take care of you. we want to do what is right for you and we want you to have an exceptional life. so we will do what we can and i hope that you will understand that our reasoning behind some of our decisions is with your best interest in mind. just a heads up NOW. i'm sure i'll be telling you this WAY before you get a chance to read this. oh my sweet baby boy... you are so precious to me and your daddy. we cannot tell you enough how much we love you. we will tell you each and every day.
now you are ready for sleep so i will go. but i love you my darling. till the next time i write...
love,
mommy.
