I know. I can't believe it either. 2 whole months.
The amount of time I spend staring at this kid is awesome! Seriously, it just never gets old. Can someone please invent time travel already so I can come back to this point in time someday? I find myself trying to memorize everything about him. The little bumps on his nose. His stork bite on the inside of his right eyelid. The way his eyes scrunch up when he cries to tell me he's hungry. How cold his little hands get because he just loves to suck on them all the time. His high-pitched squeal. The lint that I find in between his toes at bathtime. The shrieks that sound like he's mad when he is happy. His fast breathing on the monitor when his binky has fallen out. His slow breathing on the monitor when he's out like a light. His pout. His innocence.
It's strange. Because at the same time I'm marveling at all that he is, I'm also curious to all that he will become. I stare at him and play out all sorts of scenarios in my head. Will he stay mellow? Will he be inquisitive? Will he be articulate? Will he like school? What will be his favorite toy? book? movie? Will he think I'm funny? And if so, for how long? Will I like who he dates? Will he care if I like who he dates?
So many moments and possiblities to come. Can't believe I'm already nostalgic, but shoot, I just love this little man so much. My little taco. My little billy goat. My little turtle.
Photos by Rachel.
taco, huh? i seem to recall someone making fun of me for using that term. what's awesome is a looooong time ago, i had just one child and could ponder all those thoughts too! soak it up cause those were the days...........
ReplyDeleteI love the clouds reflecting in his eyes! Gorgeous boy :) Even though he looks a lot like Dave, I see a lot of his mamma in there, too. Nice work Lisa!
ReplyDeleteGuess it took having a child to know how easy "Taco" flows from the lips.
ReplyDeleteIncredible, beautiful, little boy.
ReplyDeleteSeems like my comments always go back in time to when you guys were little. I am amazed at Jude and could stare at him for hours. I am also amazed at mom and dad and Aunt Rach and Uncle Chris. My little kids being all grown up and caring for others in such a tender way. The circle of life is amazing at all stages.
I think you are the stars in his and in your own mother's eyes. Reminds me of Dean Martin's song, "Don't let the stars get in your eyes, Don't let the moon break your heart'" Duh duh duh dee dum. Gram
ReplyDeletethe black and white photos are to die for. and i love his baby blues. excited to see you next week.
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