Mommy's Memories

Moments to Remember

Aden is my most favorite gift. God has blessed me in so many ways, but none of my blessings are so great as the gift of Motherhood. I have never felt more love, more pride, or more worry for anything or anyone in my entire life. It's an incredible thing, to experience carrying a baby as he grows inside my belly, and giving birth to him (even 12 days late!). And then to hold him for the first time and to give him his first kisses and hugs as we make sure he is happy and safe in his big new world. I'm so proud to be able to say that I am Aden's Mommy.

A friend of ours gifted us a set of mini Navy uniforms for Aden. They match Harold's uniforms right down to the little anchor on the chest. I dressed him in one of them for the first time and I couldn't help but get teary. He and his Daddy are so alike and seeing him in that uniform made me think of sending Harold off for his first deployment. My heart hurts every time the thought crosses my mind...but especially when I held Aden in that uniform.

I know we can handle it, though. God never gives us more than we can handle...even when it feels as though that isn't true, I have to believe that it is. Otherwise I'd be an emotional wreck!!

Aden & Mommy :)

I feel for the girl who falls in love with this boy someday. I just don't think I could ever share!

Our Happy Boy

Aden is full of stories!! He is talk-talk-talking ALL DAY LONG! He talks while he is eating...sleeping...staring...playing...and especially while he's getting his diaper changed. He loves to throw his hands up over his head and let out a big grunt which always sounds like he's saying "Whoooooa!" He also does this when he thinks he is going to sneeze but then it just doesn't happen. He is such a goofball! It's so fun to see his personality beginning to develop. He is quite the entertainer!

Aden making his "whoa" sound. He thinks it's hilarious :)

He definitely loves the spotlight! He is not shy when it comes to the camera. Whenever I pull it out and he sees it a giant grin comes over his face. I like to remind him to smile for the camera, but he rarely needs the nudge.

Aden is just all smiles! :) He is the happiest little boy we've ever seen. We just love having him in our life!

Valentine's Day!

Forever & Always

I was surprised today, when I returned home from grocery shopping with my favorite boy, to find a box from ProFlowers.com sitting on our doorstep. :D YAY!! FLOWERS!! Our 2nd Valentine's day together as a married couple and this year definitely beats last year. Harold is the love of my life and I appreciate everything he does for me and Aden...but last Valentine's Day...well...let's just say Harold thought it was in May...

So we ended up hitting the 50% off sales the following day to make up for our first Valentine's Day...haha. But it was fun anyway and we still got to enjoy lots of chocolates and a teddy bear. :)

Who needs a holiday to love on your spouse, anyway? We don't! But it's nice to know that I was on his mind this February 14th. And now I have a great centerpiece!! Gorgeous tulips and a box of chocolates go a long way to brighten up this dreary February in New York...

Which reminds me...We still haven't received our orders yet!! Ugh!! But hopefully soon. They told us we would know by today...but alas...no orders. Oh well, we will be celebrating today anyway because today Aden turns 2 months old!!

2 Months Old Today!!

I am so in love with Aden's sweet smiles and his adorable laugh! I could listen to him laugh all day long! And who couldn't look at this smiling little boy and not get a huge smile themselves?? I certainly can't! He is the greatest Valentine's Day gift ever!!

Aden and I spend all day together, and even though I love every moment I get to share with him, my favorites have to be right around bed time when his eyes get droopy and all he wants to do is snuggle up under my chin and drift off to sleep. I love my little boy!!