Number 2

The birthday, not poop.

In just 2 days my baby boy will turn 2. Where did the time go? Seriously.

I adore this kid.

Hello...Anybody Out There?

Is anyone out there still actually visiting my blog?  If so, you should get some kind of reward.  A cookie at least. 

I am a crap-tastical blogger as of late.  Sure I have excuses.  Would you like to hear a few?

I didn't think so.

I really want to get the rest of Landon's hospital story written. 

I really want to write more regularly in general.

I promise, I will try.

Thank you and Ciao for now!

Stuff I have Learned

Landon teaches me something new every day. Here are a few of the things he's taught me, in no particular order.

1. I can function on just a few hours of broken sleep.

2. I will stay in very uncomfortable positions for long periods of time if it makes him feel better.

3. Although I always said I wouldn't be a co-sleeping Mama (other than the first few months of his life), I have been sleeping with Landon at my side for the last two months. He feels more secure and I feel better knowing he's comforted. I will do this for him as long as necessary. Besides, waking up to his sweet smile is a pretty good way to start the day.

4. Poop is a hot topic!

5. Love is infinite and our capacity to love grows each day. Just when I think I can't love Landon any more than I already do, something shifts and the love multiplies. It's amazing.

6. Landon will learn in his way, on his own time, and that's really ok.

7. There are WAY more important things in life that will always trump how clean the house is.

8. Even when I think I'm doing everything right, I'm probably not.

Power of Positive

We are powerful. Our thoughts are powerful. Our prayers are powerful. Our intentions are powerful.

I have been asking for prayers for Landon regarding his health. I would like to ask for something a bit more specific, for those of you who would like to help.

Here's what I am asking.

Hold a vision of Landon being completely healthy, happy, playing and laughing. When you think of him, focus on the gratitude and joy we all had when he was released from the hospital. When you are praying for him, include a special prayer asking God to fully restore his health so that his body can function at an optimal level, like it is meant to do. Your prayers are yours. I am in no way telling you how you should pray. I am simply asking you to include this special prayer along with all the others you're saying.

If we all stay in a place of love and gratitude while holding a vision of him at his absolute BEST I think we will really be able to make a difference.

The love and support we have all had during this difficult time in our lives has moved me in so many ways. I am grateful to you all.

Lasagna

This is what's going on in our house this morning. Mmmmmmm....

Happy Sunday!!

Words.

The other day I was talking with another Mama and we were talking about our children. She has three kids, two boys and her youngest is a girl. Her daughter is six years old and honestly one of the most sweet, thoughtful young ladies I have had the privilege of knowing. She is her Mama in a six year old body. I told my friend this as we were talking. The conversation ended and we went our separate ways. A couple days later we were chatting again and she says to me, "Do you remember the other day when you said H was just like me? Well I wanted to tell you that is by far the nicest compliment anyone has ever given me." Wow! I made a very simple statement of fact and it in turn had a huge impact on my friend. The moral of this story? Heartfelt words can make a difference in the lives of others. Say "I love you" as often as you can, when there is an opportunity to complement someone (and by the way, there ALWAYS is) then do it, smile at strangers, be generous with your heart, be kind with your words.

Sleep.

Dearest Landon,

Mama and Daddy are very grateful to you for sleeping all night. Especially after the madness that ensued the previous night. Thank you, Baby. We love you.

Smoochies,

Mama