five months.

it's [almost] been five months.  five months of joy, five months of love, five months of not enough sleep.. five months of james.

james henry was born on wednesday, april 28, 2010 at 8:11am.  he entered this world as a perfect 8lb, 5oz baby boy.  19 3/4 inches. after 10 long months (39 weeks, 3 days), james was finally here.  about 30 minutes after his birth (which is approximately how long it takes to be sewn up from the inside out- thank you, c-section), he was placed in my arms.


disbelief.  my baby, my child, my son.  life was immediately different.  better.      

one of his first pictures

james henry has forever changed my life.  i have learned how to love unconditionally.  i have learned patience.  i have learned that my husband is an amazing father.  i have learned the innocence of a child.  i have learned to think not only of myself, but for another human being.  i have learned the meaning and value of time.  i have learned what it means to be a family.  


i have learned what it means to be a mother.  there are no words to adequately describe this, so i'm not going to even try.  suffice it to say that it is amazing.  being a mother is a gift that cannot be taken away from me.  i will love my son unconditionally for the rest of my life.  he is a part of me, and i am a part of him.

my first mother's day (may 2010)

back to the point, though.  it's been five months.  so much has changed since the day he was born.  he smiles, he laughs, he responds.  he plays with his feet and toes.  he has gained awareness.  he knows how to move objects from hand to hand.  he loves staring at his tiger mobile as the LSU fight song plays.


he has such a sweet personality (obviously got it from his father).  he is always happy, always smiling that gummy smile.  he has a temper, but he is easily soothed.  i love this baby, i love him.  


he knows the sound of my voice.  he looks towards me and grins.  he responds to me by cooing and laughing.  he goes to the sitter's house all day, but he still loves me.  


he knows his daddy.  he loves his daddy.  he is lucky to have such an amazing father.  one day he will know this for himself.  


he has teeth.. two of them, actually.  how did this happen?  when did this happen? [the first tooth finally came through on labor day, if you were wondering.]  he just started rice cereal.  he's getting so big, so fast.  too fast.  

early august, 2010

i treasure everyday.