Reflections

Elijah,

It's been awhile since I wrote you an update. Time seems to be flying by. Everyone said it would but now that I'm living in the moment, I realize how right they were. You're not just growing and getting lots of hair (which I love) but your personality is coming through in full force.

You have a sweet spirit. You rub your little hand on our back or shoulder when we hold you close. You grab hold to our arms when we're dressing or changing you. You snuggle close when we pick you up - especially as you're waking up or going to sleep. I thank God for your sweet spirit.

You are an active boy! You kick your legs every chance you get. You jump with full force, to everyone's delight, and you sometimes surprise yourself and get startled but then laugh. You love to grab hold of toys. The rings that clip together are your favorite because they're easy to hold and put in your mouth. You've started recognizing all the fun toys on your exersaucer and can grab them and pull them toward you. You spent 20 minutes watching Baby Einstein with mommy tonight and you jumped and chattered through the entire video.

You've discovered your voice. You have the best laugh. You put your whole body into the deep belly chuckle, shaking with delight and grinning big enough we can see your adorable dimple. You also love to cough and gag, mostly because you know it will get a reaction. As you jump and play you choke in between laughs and wait to see if we'll look and respond. We do, and you love it, and then you crack up laughing.

I am so excited to see who you become; so aware of all the new feats you daily reach...and yet each new accomplishment is another reminder you're all-too-soon growing up. It's never too soon to be reminded that these days - these moments - go fleeting by. I am so blessed by your life - each and every moment I get to share with you. I love you, little boy!

Mommy