A morning with our sweet boy!

Mommy here... sorry Jude, I just had to mention how sweet you were this morning! You woke up at 6 am, and for the first time, I didn't give you a bottle (Dr. Emm requested we move on to a sippy cup only). I sat you on the couch with your sippy cup of milk and you watched your cartoons like such a big boy!

{I was holding on to the bottle because that was one of the very last things that helped reasure me I still had a baby! I'm getting teary eyed just thinking about it... I have a hard time accepting that you are now a toddler BOY... of course you will ALWAYS be my baby, but as I watch you get around on your own, while everyday losing that adorable baby fat I love so dearly, it reminds me that it's the process of life and I must move along with it. I am SO proud of the boy you are becoming! You amaze me everyday with the things you learn and your ability to show Daddy and I how much you love us! We look forward to the day you can tell us with words, and I know that day will be here before we know it!}

This morning after your cartoons and playing for a little bit, you were tired again (6 am was a little early for the both of us) so you snuggled with me on the couch and fell asleep. (I hope to never forget the way you feel snuggled in my arms) {I also hope me being a blubbering mess is due to the fact that I am dealing with some crazy hormonal changes right now.}

When you woke up at 7:30am Daddy was up and in the kitchen working. I sat you up and when you saw Daddy, you immediately walked over to him, blankie in hand. As he stood up to greet you, you reached your arms up to him so he could pick you up! It was the sweetest thing to watch as you clung to him, giving him a big bear hug... lasting at least 2 minutes! When you let go, he stood you up and walked into the bedroom to get changed for work. You followed him, and of course shut the door behind you. (Every open door must be shut, in your eyes. Haha you are so silly!)

Daddy was thrilled to watch as you followed him throughout the house this morning. He said you already made his day... with a morning like that, he is sure to have a great day at work, and it's all thanks to your loving and caring self! We love you so much, baby-toddler, Jude! ;)