Mommy Post : Dear Liam..

Dear Liam,

It finally happened, you fell out of your crib. You are 25 months old, and I just knew it was going to happen. I knew, because every time I put you in your crib now, you hang onto the end and jump up and down while yelling “Bump, Bump, Bump”. Luckily, I put those pillows down around the end….so when I heard that big THUMP, and a pause, and your screaming cry…I knew you had hit the pillows. Mommy is not so good at the “play it cool for the kids sake” role, I had tears streaming down my face faster than I could run to save you. I thanked god/universe/Nana Cindi that you were okay, and that I was given a gentle push earlier that week to place those pillows on the floor…Oh bugsy, I pray that you will one day know the feeling of this true love of being a parent!

Its so amazing watching you turn into a little boy! The days when you use to cry endlessly, are now quickly being replaced by you picking yourself up on your own, and saying, “Ouchy, mamma kiss peas” and saying “Me Walk, Mama” instead of wanting me to carry you all the time. I can’t believe you are starting to know what you like, and more apparently, what you don’t like…you are already a “performer” and you make everyone around you laugh…its all happening so fast! SO, I give thanks every single day, that I am living my dream of being your mama, even the days when you ask the check out lady if she has a Gina (yes..as in VA)
…and that we are getting through this growing up thing together. I would like to apologise right now to you, for being an overly emotional, mommy..I mean, your only two!! Imagine my letter to you when you go off to college, and when you follow your dreams!!

Here are a few pictures of my baby growing up so quickly 🙂 Enjoy!