A letter to Tim

Dear Timothy,

I can't believe you've been with us for three months. The time is flying by. We had quite the rough start you and I. With your exciting, but terrifying delivery - you've continued to keep me on the edge of my seat.  At about 3 weeks old you developed pretty nasty colic and cried for up to six hours a day....every day. Nothing could console you, I would hold and rock you and snuggle you as best I could, but some days all I could do was cry right along with you. The worst feeling in the world is knowing that you were in pain and knowing that I couldn't do anything about it. Many doctor visits later and I was repeatedly told that you will eventually grow out of it and while it will be a hard road, we just had to wait it out together.

And so we did. Together we took on each day and worked through the colic spells, the gas pains and the constant discomfort. You were my sensitive little grumpy boy who had a mind of his own and wasn't going to let any "baby guidelines" dictate how you would be. Two episodes of you stopping breathing nearly pushed me over the edge, but you were just making sure I was paying attention....you little sneaker.

You hated swaddling, you hated being in the cradle position, a lot of times you didn't want to be held. But as you grew, so did your personality. You are loud and are sure to be heard, you don't cry, you scream, you have a feisty spirit that while can be exhausting, will serve you well when you are older. You won't be a doormat to anyone!

And today, three months after I brought you home, I couldn't love you more. You are adorable and have an infectious smile that lights up a room. You are the happiest in the early mornings and you love to be sans clothes in all your naked glory. You have started to gurgle and coo and talk the only way you know how and I get tons of smiles from you each day.

You still get your gas pains and cry out in discomfort, but we do our best to work through them and you now let mommy hold and comfort you and snuggle you. A corner has been turned and your dad and I are excited for the next chapter of your very early life.

My sweet, sweet Timothy. We love you and adore you and are so proud that we were picked as your parents in this life.

Much love,
Mum