Reflections

I've been experiencing a whirlwind of emotions as time draws nearer to expand our family. Surprisingly, the most overwhelming feeling is one of sadness in regards to losing Caleb as "the baby". Everything is going to change, and I'm nervous about how Caleb is going to react to losing Mommy's complete attention. Right now if we want to go to the park or any other fun activity, we just up and go. Things will definitely change for awhile at least in that regard. Caleb and I have been the bestest buds for the last 2 1/2 years, and I can't help but feel sad that this is going to change. Feeling nostalgic, I have put together a list of the things I love most about Caleb as well as put together a slideshow of Caleb over the last 2 1/2 years.

Top 10 Things I Love About Caleb:

1. When he says "I love you" and gives kisses.
2. The way he wakes up happy and says, "Mommy, where are you?" in the morning or after a nap.
3. His love of music. His favorite songs right now to sing to are "Life is a Highway" by Rascal Flatts (from the movie Cars), and "I Am a Child of God." He loves to dance to music as well.
4. He is such a good helper...whether it's helping Daddy in the yard or helping Mommy inside with cleaning, cooking, or laundry. He'll say, "Help Mommy, help" or "Caleb help too" and drag a chair over to "help" me in whatever I'm doing.
5. He is proving to be quite athletic. He's always had really good balance and just natural skills when it comes to throwing, kicking, or hitting a ball.
6. I've loved being in nursery with him this year and watching him interact with other kids. Whenever he is at the coloring station (while I'm manning another station), he'll always hold his picture up when he's done and yell across the room, "Look Mommy, look!" He loves to share his successes with Mommy and Daddy.
7. He is such a great learner. There have been times when I get frustrated that he doesn't pick up on some learning skills faster, but he'll always surprise me by something he knows. I have loved teaching him in preschool. He's a smart boy with a lot of potential.
8. I love the way he says "Otay" whenever I explain something to him. (For example, I might say, "After we go to the store, then we can go to the park.") It makes me smile every time.
9. If I ever raise my voice slightly, he'll walk up to me and touch my leg and say, "Loud Mommy, loud."
10. There have been so many instances recently when Matt and I will just look at each other after Caleb does or says something cute/silly/random and say, "Can you believe how adorable our little boy is?" I can't imagine life without Caleb! He's blessed our lives in so many ways and our lives are better with him in it!