four

Dear Bryson~

Four years ago today I got a call from Dr. H telling me we would be welcoming you a day early. I frantically called your daddy informing him that he needed to hurry home so we could get ready to go to the hospital. I remember lying in that hospital bed that night scared to death, but also so excited to meet your sweet little face! I had waited over two years for this moment.

The day you were born I knew you would not be staying in the room with us. Because you were 4 weeks early due to some complications with mommy they had you stay in the NICU for a couple of days. I remember going to visit you for the very first time (I hadn't seen you in almost 9 hours) and I can remember being so overwhelmed with all these emotions. I was so eager to get to hold you and love on you.

We had good days and bad days in the beginning. One thing that sticks out in my mind was having to start adding cereal to your milk fairly soon because you never seemed satisfied. If you look back at your first few months you were a chunky monkey! :) And the toddler years, oye! Such a strong-willed little one you were and still are. 

I say this A LOT (probably because it's true), but you have made me grow in ways that I never imagined. You have taught me so much about myself and for that I am SO grateful! I love at the end of the day your daddy and I will sit on the couch and just laugh at something you had said or done that day. You are the funniest little boy I know!

You have grown by leaps and bounds this year. I watched you take on the role as a big brother and you owned it like a champ! You are always watching out for him and making sure his needs are met just like your own. I am in awe of the love you have for him and the rest of our family at such a young age. 

You are a passionate and strong-willed little son of a gun! When you have your heart set on something, you won't take no for an answer. I'm trying to learn how to parent these characteristics and it hasn't been easy. But that's okay because we are in this together and learning together. 

You are one of the smartest little boys I know! And I'm not just saying that because I'm your mother. You constantly amaze me at the things you can do, the stuff you remember, how you say/use certain words. I'm excited about you starting pre-school this year and watching you learn even more.

Bryson Gregory you have made me so proud! And I know you know that because you ask me all the time "mama are you so proud of me?" You are my miracle baby! The child I prayed so long to have. I know God has big plans in store for your life! You ARE going to do BIG things!!


Happy Birthday my sweet little man (tomorrow)!!

i love you to infinity and beyond ~ mama