Ten years ago this morning, my life changed forever. Not only did I finally meet and fall in love with the little guy that had been growing in my tummy for nine+ months, but God gave me one of the biggest responsibilities of my life! And so began the adventure that is Philip Jr.
Our 7 lb. 7 oz. 20 inch miracle!
I remember seeing him for the first time and thinking he was the most precious miracle I had ever seen or touched. I remember crying when he hurt....(and I still do.) I remember not sleeping much those first few nights just to make sure he was still breathing. I remember imagining that I could see all the horrible germs that were landing on him when my mom made me take him to Wal-mart for the first time when he was a few days old. I remember the feeling of utter sadness the first time I left him. I remember tying ribbon around his outfits when he went to stay with his grandparents, lest they not know what I wanted him to wear on which day. I remember his first tooth and when he bit me with it : ) I remember his first words...BIG TRUCK! He's all boy! I remember his first steps....miraculously caught on camera. I remember his first kiss on his brand new baby sister's head. I remember the guilt I felt when he started pre-school and the relief I felt when, at the end of the day, he still loved me.
His first day of kindergarten, his first broken bone, his first soccer game, his first girlfriend, his first football game, his first basketball game, his first everything. So many firsts I've seen my son experience. From a helpless baby to a taller-than-his-momma ten-year-old, my son never fails to make my heart smile with his generosity, his calm spirit, his loving words, his gentle bear hugs, and his caring heart. My ten-year-old son is taller than me and I can no longer hold him in my arms. Rather he can hold me. I cherish him and all his firsts and I look forward to watching him grow into the Godly man whose plan before him is just unfolding. Happy Birthday, Bug. You are and forever will be, my baby boy! I love you.
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