AJ, you are the most perfect baby in the universe. We are beyond blessed to have you as our son. You are a beautiful baby inside and out. You just smile and it lights up the room. You are a great eater, pooper, smiler, cuddler, snuggler, sleeper, crier, bath taker, diaper changee; you are great at everything. I can't believe how fast the days are going and how much you continue to grow.
Last weigh in was 12lbs 12oz. 75% percentile for height and 100% the light of our lives~You were so brave with your shots and passed all the test with flying colors. You also have a new title that only 1% of babies have- you don't cry when Dr. Mike does the hip roll test. If this is an indication of your pain threshold it is off the charts! All my prayers continue to come true. Thank you God for my little Miracle.
This summer was SOOOO hot so there wasn't much of anything but snuggle time inside. We went to a few dinner dates together without your sisters, but we didn't do much talking we just stared at you. We made some trips to Grandmas house and you took your first dip in her pool. It was only about 5 minutes, but it was awesome. Grandma has also had 3 dates with you so that Daddy and I could go out alone and she is just in love with you. She thinks you flirt with her and she is trying to get you to call her, "Sassy." Just for the record your sisters still call her Grandma:) She glows when you are around and you just smile whenever you hear her voice or see her face. She sings "Row Row Row your Boat" and you just smile and giggle and coo. You are so loved.
Your smile is incredible. Your whole face lights up. You try to talk and Dad swears you already said, "MOM." Seeing you smile the first time and locking eyes with you knowing you could see me, was a moment I will never forget. My heart was so full at that moment. Speaking of unforgettable moments, I was holding you and rocking you upstairs in my room...it was at that moment I was overwhelmed with happiness, everything I ever wanted happened. I had dreamt of that moment for so long and it happened and it was pure joy. Having you and your sisters is pure joy to me. It is the greatest gift I could ever have and I am so blessed to be your Mom. I am overwhelmed just thinking about it. Dad walked in that day and I was crying, I don't know if I have ever been so happy, relaxed, and just able to exhale- it was amazing.
This year I watched the best fireworks ever, YOU! I just held you and watched you while we rocked in my room. It was too hot and too loud for us to go out with the family so it was just you and I and of course Reilly Boots--there wasn't anything I'd rather watch than you.
We celebrated your baptism. July 27th (your Grandparents anniversary) and you should know that Mommy and Daddy are always over prepared well not this time! Uncle Chad and Auntie Bronya flew in from Texas, as you are blessed with the best Godparents ever- Chad and Auntie Terry. Well, they arrived on Friday and we had a great little gathering. Saturday was your Baptism, private ceremony by Deacon Bill, and of course huge party to follow. Well, before we left Uncle Chad asked, "do you have a bottle,?" Daddy had one and we were good to go. Well, that bottle wasn't very full and there wasn't anther bottle or anything else to feed you for that matter. You made it very clear that what you were given was not enough, my quiet little angel was a very vocal angel. During the ceremony Daddy looked at me and asked, "Should I give him water from the drinking fountain?" and I thought since we are in church it is kind of like holy water... well that is what we did and you lived to tell the tale. The ceremony was awesome from what I was told, except all I could remember was wanting it to be over so I could feed you and you wouldn't cry. You wore Eric's Baptism outfit and were so handsome and just so sweet. There were two moments during the ceremony that took my breath away. Deacon Bill called you Alexander and for that I started t tear up with so many emotions. Both of your Grandpa's would be so in love with you. I can speak for your Grandpa Alex and I know he would be so honored to have you named after him, he would completely adore you and have so much pride. I am so sad you will never get to meet him but I want you to know that he is a part of you and always will be. His love was so strong that I know you will feel it, he will always be with you.
After the ceremony so many friends and family came to celebrate you as you were being passed around like a hot potato and loved all of it. You are a very loved little boy.
Everyday you change. Your hair is lightening up, your blue eyes are so big! Daddy likes to spike you hair after the bath, I let your hair fall where it may. Your sisters know you are getting bigger and stronger so they want to hold you just as much as Daddy and I, so we are all fighting over you. Even Reilly boots gets in the mix and licks your feet!
I haven't been the best with tummy time since we hold you so much, but you are demonstrating that you are getting close to rolling over already. I also bought you a stroller that allows you to lay down so you don't have to sit in your car seat and you can stretch out. Are you spoiled? Yes, 1,000,000 %! Now it is official Daddy and I are now the best because you, child number 3, sleep in your crib! We did it, you did it, we ROCK! Your crib is awesome, you are safe, we all get to sleep, and guess what there have been a couple times that we have slept through the night until 6am! Yep, you are growing, you are getting bigger, stronger, and more adorable with every passing second. I didn't know I could love so much so thank you for giving me this opportunity.
Daddy is so in love with you, he likes to ask you, "Is that funny, do you think that's funny?" because you just lock eyes and smile and coo with him. He said you already have an awesome bridge...he says you aren't going to wrestle but I can see the it in his eyes, he knows you are destined for great things. We all do! Uncle Mike even has a text feed predicting when you win the Illinois State Wrestling Tournament!!
With the summer ending and you being introduced to my milk and formula it makes for an easier transition to go to Kathy's. She already loves you and she will take great care of you. I have changed my work schedule so now I pick you up early and we will get to have our alone time to talk about the day, work on tummy time, go on walks, see the birds, look at all the colors, and just be together. I have prayed for you for so long I don't want to waste a moment.
What an amazing family we have. You have made it better than I could have ever imagined. I didn't know a love for my little boy would be different than my girls but it is a bond I have never had. It is all new to me and I will make sure to protect you all the days of my life. I love you AJ- now, always, and forever.
Keep growing, keep smiling, and know you are loved beyond measure! My little AJ Poopybutt!
