Tatum's 4th Birthday!

Dear Jax - 3 months

Dear Jax,

You are 3 months old, as of yesterday. THREE MONTHS!

You started out your life taking your sweet-a time joining us on May 10, 2012. Mama was pretty darn tired of being in labor and pretty annoyed that you wouldn't join us. But you were so worth the wait. There are a few things that are still fresh in my memory from the day you were born:
Your little limp body being laid upon me and waiting OH SO PATIENTLY for you to take a big deep breath. The sense of relief I felt when I heard you cry, and the even greater sense of relief I had hearing you continue to cry. The look on your Daddy's face, tears streaming down his face, as he struggled to find the words "it's a boy." The silence in the house as you were handed to your Daddy and stopped crying, and just gazed into your Daddy's eyes. The excitement of your Big Sister as she looked at your for the first time.

These are the things I'll always remember. And you, little man, have stolen my heart in a big way. This Mama is head over heels for you. My little nugget. You snuggle like every man should, wrapping your arms fully around whoever is holding you and nestling in tight. You smile like every person should, gaping your mouth open as wide as you can and holding back no joy. You talk like every woman does, making sure you are heard above the craziness of our house. You giggle like every child should, with a deep, ultra-boyish giggle. You sleep like a baby - REALLY!  I shouldn't even type those words, but baby you sleep and I am loving it. You play like every althlete should, pulling and tugging and trying to wreck your little "gym." You, Mr. Jax, are amazing in all the ways we could hope.

You have done a few fun things this month, what with all your drooling to bring up those possible teeth and rolling over from your tummy to your back. Mama went back to work this week and you proved to be a rockstar baby being bounced around between Nana and Daddy and not missing a beat.

Thank you, Mr. Jax, for stealing our hearts and showing us what the ultimate unconditional love is, baby-style. We love you so much, and you complete our little family. We can't believe you've already been here three months!

Love you nugget.

Love,
Mama