Dear Austin
You are the most pure and happiest baby right now. Your smile so lights up your mothers and my life. I look at you and wonder how I keep you fresh and pure and free of the negativity this world will place on you. The stresses of life could get to you but for now I want you to keep that smile of yours glowing. You are almost 6 months now. You laugh as you watch Franklin the turtle and blues clues. You laugh when you and I play peek a boo. You laugh when mommy smells your feet and tells you they stink. You laugh at everything. Austin everyone loves you so much. You have brought so much joy and love to this family. We will have to work very hard so that you are not spoiled. Keep that spirited attitude about yourself. Laughter and Humor can conquer most of life's challenges. Never take life that seriously. All that will matter in life is your family, health and happiness. Those things in life are free and should always mean the most. Austin please... have a pet, sing in the shower, play practical jokes, run in the rain, cover up with a warm blanket out of the dryer, sunsets and sunrises are great moments, breathe deep, stay up late, sleep in, have a snow ball fight with your kids, watch reruns, hug people, look them in the eye, smile and be happy. Your happiness is everything to me and I hope it will be everything to you. Love You little MAN
Friday, January 23, 2009
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Dear Austin,
Last Nite we voted and we voted for you! Austin you are a long way off from reading this but when you do perhaps the world will be changed. I sit here tonight and am filled with hope and passion about where the future could go for the country that you will be raised in. Politics have always seemed so stuffy yet today a candidate was elected that seems to include all Americans. His life story is unique, his presence calm and his ideals broad. We hope that he can unite a country that is divided by greed and personal interest. I don't know if it truly will change but for tonight, just for tonight we have hope. Your mother and I love you very much. We so want for you to understand that it is OK for your parents to love each other. We want you to live in society where you will not be ridiculed or judged. Most of all I want for you to live in a country where you can achieve anything you want with hard work. I want YOU to love all people, regardless of their skin color, sexual orientation, job status, financial wealth, etc. Austin if we ever instill anything in you please understand this, there will never be a price tag, health care plan, tax deduction or material matter that you can place on your happiness or your love for another person. It will always be important to live by the values of working hard and striving for personal success. However I will be most proud of you for sticking up for yourself and more importantly others. Be proud of where you come from son. You are an American born to two mothers who love you deeply. You can achieve anything. American is not for the special interest nor is it a white American or a gay America. Its a rich blend of many colors and many peoples. Embrace this and love that you were born here. We hope the best for you. I hope when you read this years later that you are proud of us, your parents, for believing and hoping that perhaps by the time you read this many barriers in America may be torn down. Love always your proud Mom! ;)
Last Nite we voted and we voted for you! Austin you are a long way off from reading this but when you do perhaps the world will be changed. I sit here tonight and am filled with hope and passion about where the future could go for the country that you will be raised in. Politics have always seemed so stuffy yet today a candidate was elected that seems to include all Americans. His life story is unique, his presence calm and his ideals broad. We hope that he can unite a country that is divided by greed and personal interest. I don't know if it truly will change but for tonight, just for tonight we have hope. Your mother and I love you very much. We so want for you to understand that it is OK for your parents to love each other. We want you to live in society where you will not be ridiculed or judged. Most of all I want for you to live in a country where you can achieve anything you want with hard work. I want YOU to love all people, regardless of their skin color, sexual orientation, job status, financial wealth, etc. Austin if we ever instill anything in you please understand this, there will never be a price tag, health care plan, tax deduction or material matter that you can place on your happiness or your love for another person. It will always be important to live by the values of working hard and striving for personal success. However I will be most proud of you for sticking up for yourself and more importantly others. Be proud of where you come from son. You are an American born to two mothers who love you deeply. You can achieve anything. American is not for the special interest nor is it a white American or a gay America. Its a rich blend of many colors and many peoples. Embrace this and love that you were born here. We hope the best for you. I hope when you read this years later that you are proud of us, your parents, for believing and hoping that perhaps by the time you read this many barriers in America may be torn down. Love always your proud Mom! ;)
Monday, November 3, 2008
Dear Austin,
It's 12:17am and you are laying with mommy, on her chest of course! You are so long in length. Austin I am so proud of you. You did such a good job this weekend with the company and funeral. Mommy and I took you to our favorite mexican resturant and you were so good. Angie and Beth loved seeing you and holding you. We also took you to church on Saturday to celebrate the life of my former boss who had passed away. You did not peep a word. Everyone thought you were so cute. You did well. Every day son we see your accomplishments and marvel at how far you have come. Austin you are strong and warm. Your spirit and smile makes your mommy and me want to be better people. You remind us everyday how lucky and blessed we are. Today you almost rolled over. You don't seem to like tummy time. You get pretty angry. I think it's only a matter of time before you roll yourself over. You love the TV, your swing and enjoy bathtime right nowa lot. Your happiness means everything to me Austin. I love you.
It's 12:17am and you are laying with mommy, on her chest of course! You are so long in length. Austin I am so proud of you. You did such a good job this weekend with the company and funeral. Mommy and I took you to our favorite mexican resturant and you were so good. Angie and Beth loved seeing you and holding you. We also took you to church on Saturday to celebrate the life of my former boss who had passed away. You did not peep a word. Everyone thought you were so cute. You did well. Every day son we see your accomplishments and marvel at how far you have come. Austin you are strong and warm. Your spirit and smile makes your mommy and me want to be better people. You remind us everyday how lucky and blessed we are. Today you almost rolled over. You don't seem to like tummy time. You get pretty angry. I think it's only a matter of time before you roll yourself over. You love the TV, your swing and enjoy bathtime right nowa lot. Your happiness means everything to me Austin. I love you.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Dear Austin,
It's October 31st, 2008! You just woke up! It's the third time since 9:15pm that you have woke up. It is now 1:20am. You don't sleep well. You are a very light sleeper. You seem to just want the comfort from one of us. Your mom and I are up late conversing and watching ER on Tivo. We all are on a weird schedule around here.
Your mommy and I talked tonite and I have decided to start writing you letters. We looked on my blog tonite that I started. It never got off the ground but when we looked at the date I started it we knew it was meant to be. On August 7, 2007 I started my blog and one year to the day you came into my life. So much passed in that year till you were born and now you are 12 weeks old. I have thought of you, talked to you and there is so much said that I want you to know later. So son, these letters are my gift to you. My love in words. One day you can print them, read them and hopefully cherish them. Sleep well tonite Austin, I love you!
It's October 31st, 2008! You just woke up! It's the third time since 9:15pm that you have woke up. It is now 1:20am. You don't sleep well. You are a very light sleeper. You seem to just want the comfort from one of us. Your mom and I are up late conversing and watching ER on Tivo. We all are on a weird schedule around here.
Your mommy and I talked tonite and I have decided to start writing you letters. We looked on my blog tonite that I started. It never got off the ground but when we looked at the date I started it we knew it was meant to be. On August 7, 2007 I started my blog and one year to the day you came into my life. So much passed in that year till you were born and now you are 12 weeks old. I have thought of you, talked to you and there is so much said that I want you to know later. So son, these letters are my gift to you. My love in words. One day you can print them, read them and hopefully cherish them. Sleep well tonite Austin, I love you!
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