family day

Charlie

Today is your family day. Charlie I have thought about what I wanted to write to you for today for a long time. I thought about the approach, view point, and pictures. How do you write about the amount of joy someone brings to one's life? How do you write about the love you wrap around someone? How?

Charlie, you have grown so much this year, in so many ways. You have helped us grow. We walked through these gates not knowing so much.

{First trip, I don't know about the smile on my face. It was the only one though where both our eyes were open.}

We were prepared for many things, but not all. 

{first picture on our camera of Charlie since December}

You trusted your special mother so much.

You came into our arms and hearts.

You were kissed.

You were cried for.

You cried and screamed. Did I mention you screamed?

Charlie, always remember, you are loved. You are loved by many.

Loved.

Wanted.

Prayed for.

Cared for.

A fighter. (BTW- Even though they no longer fit, you are Captain Adorable)

Cherished.

Played with.

Comforted. (The only way to get you to sleep for the first month.)

 Loved.

Loved.

{This morning in the hotel, more on that later. . .}

Charlie, we are so glad you are our son.

Happy Family Day!

Love
Mama and Dada

PS- You seem so tiny on these pictures from just a year ago.