As I type this Bryan is working a 30 hour shift at the hospital and Caleb is sound asleep. Tonight when I rocked Caleb to sleep I noticed how peacefully he drank his bottle, how easily he settled into my arms and how familiar the routine seemed to him. I soaked up every minute of him placing his hand gently on my cheek, my hand or on my hair as he drank his bottle, eyes closed.
The memories of our early days & weeks with Caleb will never be forgotten, but I have to admit that I don't think back to those times on a daily basis. Sometimes it seems as if we have a different baby here with us now because Caleb has truly developed into such a content and joyful little boy. Tonight as I rocked him my mind did go back to October & November when the three of us had just become a family. Everything was so new for both Caleb and us, and I'd be lying if I didn't say we had some trying moments as new parents! I decided to go back and look at the pictures from our trip to get Caleb and from his first few weeks at home.
I'm not going to even pretend that I'm not bragging when I put the pictures on this post. I'm so proud of how well Caleb is doing and how different he looks and acts compared to the little peanut we brought home to the US on October 17! The contrast is amazing to me - and not as noticeable to us on a daily basis since the changes in him have been gradual. I can't believe how brave, resilient, strong and healthy our Caleb Daniel is now. I'm one proud Mama.
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Caleb Daniel, your Mama loves you so much. I am so honored and blessed by your sweet spirit and endearing personality. Daddy and I thank God every day that He brought you into our lives. We cannot wait to see the incredible plans God has for you!
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6 comments:
Your mama is not the only one who is proud of you. Grandpa and I are so proud of you and your Mommy and Daddy. We thank God for our wonderful grandchild and for his outstanding parents. We love you.
Gran Jan
How heartwarming it is to see and read about Caleb's progress and how he fills your heart with love and pride. The LORD's wisdom is great indeed.... to place this little person in such a loving home.
....." For this child I prayed and the LORD has granted my request....." 1 Samuel 1:27.
Once upon a time, your little one, although brave, was tiny and weak in strength. Now he amazes us with his joyful personality, his sturdy little body and inquisitive "busy-ness"! What a difference love and nurturing from the perfect Mommy and Daddy can make in a baby's life! Your love for Caleb is visible in his face! We could not be prouder to be his grandparents, and we love every minute we get to spend with him. We eagerly await every milestone to come in Caleb's life!
Wow, it is CRAZY how much that boy has changed in just a few months!! He gets cuter and cuter all the time.
Looks like September may work out for a visit after all...fingers crossed!
Oh that makes me cry! I remember looking at his pictures and crying because he looked so thin, weak, and sad. What an amazing transformation! He is so handsome :)
Betsy:
Oh, what love will do for a child :) Caleb couldn't look better. It makes my heart happy.
Suzanne
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