Dear Kaymin

Dear Kaymin,

Do you know how much I love you? I remember hearing my own parents telling me the same thing when I was growing up, I'd shrug my shoulders and roll my eyes and not give much thought to the sentiment. If you think about it, it's really  a tough thought to wrap your head around. But really, though, do you know how much I truly love you? How every cell in body is awakened by your sweet giggle and how my heart breaks  every time you cry, or how I miss you after you've gone to bed for the night.

There's so much sadness and despair in the world...I wish so badly that I could shield you from it all and keep your heart happy and carefree, but I know I can't and that your trials and struggles are inevitable, but do you know how much I love you?

 I see a light in your eyes that I hope never goes away; you're so curious and genuine and so not patient (you get that from me). You've blessed me with a redo at discovering what is truly important in life and given me the opportunity to find my joy in this journey together.

Somedays, I can't believe that you're mine, that you actually picked me! Oh, how I'm so glad you picked me. You are mine and I am yours, forever and ever. I've often wondered what I did right to deserve such a perfect little person to love and take care of. I am grateful everyday that I am able to be apart of your world and go on all of our adventures together. 

Do you know how much I love you? If I could find a way to put into words how full my heart is because of you, I don't think there would be enough ink or paper in the world to convey how I feel.

I love you forever and ever, my sweet little Kbug. 

Love,

Mom

Kaymin: 6 Months

Oh me, oh my you have grown up so much this month! You have not one, but two teeth popping through your little gums. You haven't been terribly bothered by your new pearly additions, but boy do you look different with them!

At 6 months you…

Have been rolling over like a mad woman! You rolled for weeks and weeks and love it.

You love food! I'm not sure how much longer you'll eat baby food before you start snagging mom and dad's plates off the table.

Your jumper is my your best friend

You've finally started to take naps and this mama sang from the rooftops when it happened!

You are so happy and so fun right now, everyday is a new adventure and I love watching you discover new things.

You still snuggle me from time to time and I melt whenever it happens

You are a crazy wild child during diaper changes kicking and flailing your feet

You giggle anytime dad rubs his beard on your hands

Dad won't admit it, but you're completely 100% wrapped around his finger

You light up our lives, Kaymin. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect, beautiful, happy baby. I want you to stay little forever.

Be still my heart

"Parents, remember that now is your opportunity; you may feel yourself harassed as you struggle through the days with children, but you are living the happiest and most golden years of your life. As you tuck them into their beds at night, please be kind to them. Let them hear a kind voice amid all the angry, vile voices that they will hear throughout life. Let there be an anchor to which these little ones can turn when all else fails. The Lord help you so to do"

-Harold B. Lee