My Son

Where do I start about my son? He's a momma's boy, no doubt about it. He is full of surprises. He is always trying to make people laugh and has a wonderful sense of humor. He's got the cutest dimples and blonde hair and blue eyes to go along with them. We'll be in trouble when he gets older! He's already flirting with the older girls. He doesn't just make eyes at them, he will actually strike up a conversation with them and once he has their attention, he'll act completely silly and make them laugh. He is a wonder to watch; absolutely captivating.

As funny as he acts, he has a very sensitive side as well. His smiles will warm your heart, and his looks of disappointment can rip it to shreds. He's two and a half. His warmth and love is unconditional, and a hug and a kiss from him makes me feel complete. It's funny how much I realize this tonight. He and his big sister are at my sister's house with their four cousins. What a bunch the six of them are. They have the best time together. We moved to Michigan just so we could be closer to them. It's a joy to give them the opportunity to grow up together. Being military doesn't always allow for such a thing. So today was my first complete day without my son since the day he was conceived. He has spent the night with Aunt Stephanie once before, but we were there that afternoon and saw him the next day. This time I dropped them off yesterday, and I didn't get to talk to them until tonight. It was so great to hear my daughter's voice. I didn't dare get Shawn on the phone. I wasn't sure how that would go for either of us!

I was in the military when I had our daughter. She was in daycare at 7 weeks of age until I got out over a year later. Then I went to school, and she was home with me some, but she thrived around other kids. She is quite the social butterfly. We enrolled her in a fabulous Christian school when she was 2. We spent plenty of time together, but she also had a great outlet on her own. My son's life has been quite the opposite. Although he LOVES to play with kids of all ages, he's never been in a daycare situation. Sunday school is the closest thing he knows. I've been a full time mom since he was born. I have always heard moms say, "Oh, I just don't know what I'm going to do when he/she starts kindergarten! I'll be a wreck!" I secretly thought they were nuts! Tonight I got a glimpse at what those moms must have been talking about. I had a moment of weakness and cried for a bit, but this will make both of us stronger. Besides, he's at his aunt and uncle's house with people he adores. It's kind of nice that I miss them...It makes me realize how much they mean to me, and I can't wait to get my hugs and kisses when they get back!