You are Your Mother's Son

Last night about 8:00 the doorbell rang and a package had been delivered to Zach from his Aunt Teri and Uncle Scott for his birthday(we lovingly joke Zach's Aunt Teri as it is very rare for a niece or nephew to get their birthday package before their birthday haha). Anyway, Zach pulled out a Little Tikes hammer and drill and yes, they make lots of noise-thanks Aunt Teri and Uncle Scott). I was always the good aunt who was considerate when I purchased birthday gifts for my nieces and nephews, trying not to get things that made too much noise or mess. I wish I had it to do all over again as Teri has already informed me his next present will be a craft project..can't wait..Anyway, the next thing I pulled out was something I will treasure forever and I am sure Zach will too. It was the most beautiful moving poem written by my sister in law Teri for Zach on his first birthday and with her permission I am posting it below. Needless to say, I was balling my eyes out when I called to thank her and I think I scared her a little as she told me I am never allowed to call crying when her nephew is sick(sorry Aunt Teri). Here is the poem(you might want to have some kleenex handy)

You are Your Mother's Son

Before your very being, before life had begun

In her heart she held the hope of you

You are your mother's son

When your world was far apart from hers, and so much to be done

She never tired as she sought you out

You are your mother's son

No matter what the problems were or trials to overcome

She knew she'd hold you close someday

You are your mother's son

As you waited for your mommy, at last the time did come

Nothing would keep her from getting to you

You are your mother's son

When at last you finally met her, did you know she was the one?

She was the mommy God made for you

You are your mother's son

Each day you learn together, discovering all the fun

She'll never tire of watching you

You are your mother's son

Today you stand, tomorrow you walk, eventually, you'll run

But never far from your mommy's heart

You are your mother's son

No matter where life take you and all that you'll become

In her heart she holds the hope of you

You are your mother's son

~Teri Miller

As I said before, Zach and I will treasure this gift always. I called my sister to read her the poem and only managed to get the first few lines out when I had to let my mom finish. I was so overcome with emotion. Thank you Teri. I love you so much as does Zach. On the homefront, Zach is feeling much better today. Still has slight fever but nothing like it was. I have a call in to the doctor just to ask about his cough he still has and congestion. I return to work on Feb 9 and am starting to feel really anxions about being away from him during the day although grateful I work from home and will be able to spend lunchtime and breaks with him. Below are a couple pics from today. As you can see, I am starting to get some smiles again which I greatly missed for those few days he was really sick.

playing peekaboo with mommy