Three Years Ago Today

Dear Michael,

Three years ago today, I was sitting in a hospital bed waiting for the worst to be over.  The hardest part was the waiting and finally we were going to meet our son.  Little did we know that the stubburn behavior shown then would be a behavior carried out in his life. 

Three years ago today, I didn't know how much my life could change and how much better it could be.

Three years ago today, I didn't know that I could spend hours playing animal stampede.

Three years ago today, I didn't know that I had it in me to make a Mickey Mouse Cake from scratch because the cake molds are discontinued and the grocery store didn't have one and that was what you wanted.

Three years ago today, I didn't know that we would spend hours dancing around the house to the latest pop songs.

Three years ago today, I didn't know that the best thing to do when feeling down is to watch you sleep.

Three years ago today, I didn't know that my biggest fear would be not being around to see you "all growed up".

Three years ago today, I didn't know that I would cry when you were no longer in diapers.

Three years ago today, I didn't know that it was possible to love a person the way a mother loves her son.

Three years ago today, I didn't know that a three year old can hug you with every ounce of his body.

Three years ago today, I didn't know that the slightest smile from your baby can wipe away any bad day.

Three years ago today, I didn't know that I could answer the question Why so many times.

Three years ago today, I didn't know that I could go from so frustrated to hysterical laughing by just a quip from your mouth.

Three years ago today, I didn't know that I would forever have the Little Einsteins song stuck in my head.

Three years ago today, I had no idea that you could be an amazing big brother.

Three years ago today, I didn't know that you would love so much and with such conviction that I now love the same things, just because.

Three years ago today, I didn't know that a snuggle could keep you warm for weeks.

Three years ago today, I didn't know how much my life would change for the better.

Three years ago today, I didn't know what unconditional love was.

You have changed my life in so many ways and for that, I am forever grateful.

Love,

Mom

Comments

[misty]

Such a beautiful letter! I love it. Happy Birthday Micheal!

[Debbie]

Super sweet!

[Loukia]

What a beautiful letter to your big boy! It's so bittersweet, how fast time goes by, isn't it? I can't believe my baby boy will be turning 4 this summer. And my youngest is already 16 months old. I don't know they grew so fast! Great blog!