Just over 7 short months ago I was fishing with my mom & dad, my sister, and my sweet little man Mason at the pond near our home at the Windy M. It was harvest. The days were long. The little life inside me was moving constantly. Time seemed to be flying by and yet, there were days when things just stood completely still. We were busy packing & sorting & cleaning. The house your brother learned to walk in, the stairs he learned to climb, the yard that buzzed with birds & bees, the fences and corrals that kept the animals safe & secure... all of those things that made our life "ours," was life that you wouldn't know. The miles of dry land wheat, the long, dusty driveway, the red kitchen windows, the mudroom filled with baby calves, the barn, the pond, the enormous lilac bush... each of those things were part of life before you.
You, my sweet - 2nd born boy, were born into a family on the move. We needed you to be "easy." We needed you to be content. We needed you to be calm & peaceful. And you were. You were, and still are, all of those things and more.
I stare at you sleeping and wonder about the life you will know. Will you be like your brother? Will the emergency room adventures start at an early age? Will you constantly be "on the move?" Will your idea of a good time include tractors & cows? Will you love Cowboy Small and Goldbug in the Richard Scarry books? The life that Mason knew for his first 2 1/2 years of life is not the life we have now. The cows are miles away. The stairs are not quite so steep, the view is a little different, but our love is still the same.
You are our sunshine. You are the calm in the storm. Your little hands wave, your face lights up as soon as your brother enters the room, your smile is contagious, you're definitely a "mama's boy"... and you are just plain HAPPY!
Mack... we are so blessed to have your calm spirit, your sparkling eyes, your 2-teeth grin, and your little laugh.
We are blessed because of you.
18 comments:
awww man.. you just made me smile... HUGE! :)
You, both your children and your husband live a blessed - though sometimes hard, life!
glad you have these memories to share, and an easy going Mack.
Oh my goodness! He is scrumptiously cute! And so smart!!
Have we told you what an amazing writer you are??
Well, let us tell you again....what a beautiful tribute (it made us tear up, that is for sure)to our sweet grandchild #2!!
The video is absolutely adorable....can't get enough of Mack's sweet disposition!
He is definitely an answer to prayers offered during your pregnancy.
Awwe man that made me so happy tonight.
Smiles, sunshine and sweetness ooze out of that little boy! Love him! Can't get enough of him!
What a great way to start my day! He is simply scrumpcious!!! I want to chew on him. :-) Seriously, so have chapped lips from kissing him?!?! He is so precious.
gosh, I'm going to cry! He is a blessing and I can't wait to see how this little man of yours grows and changes.
That was super cute. I had a great time yesterday too. Thanks for letting me come along. I love you pictures and you are an eloquent writer as well. Have a great day.Michelle
I just love that! The way he bends over and hides is just adorable. So glad you got it on video. Drive safe today!
Linds,
Super cute video of Mack! He is precious that is for sure. I love his peek-a-boo! Drive safe today as you head this way. Maybe will get to see you.
Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you for the big smiles this morning. What a sweet, blessed boy!
Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
oh man...such a sweet boy you have!
What a sweet sweet boy you have he brings a amile to my face everytime I see him. Love you both.
The tears are rolling down my cheeks. That is absolutely precious. What a wonderful baby boy.
What a smart baby...and handsome too!! Miss you
Love that little guy already!
I just want to squeeze him!
Oh my gosh Lindsey he is so sweet! Boy's are the best. They melt your heart...
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