Dean Sean,
The day you were born was one of the most amazing in my life. You surprised us by arriving a couple of weeks early, so we were only somewhat prepared. Yeah, we had all the stuff we needed...diapers, crib, clothes, blankets, etc., but we hadn't fully wrapped our heads around what it would mean to bring you home. To be honest, I'm still not sure I've been able to do that.
Just an hour or so after you were born, you had your first visitors. Your Grandpa Boyd, Grandma Connors, and Uncle John all came to see you in the hospital. The next day, Moe and Debby came to visit. You had everyone wrapped around your finger from the moment they met you.
After bringing you home from the hospital, it took a little bit for us to settle into life as your mom and dad. From the very beginning, you were a very hungry little boy, and it took a few days before my milk came in enough to satisfy you. Those were some rough days (and nights) as you seemed to feed almost constantly. Initially it seemed like we would never sleep again, but over time, you began to sleep for longer chunks of time between feedings. Now, you're regularly going 6 hours between feedings at night. Now, I just need to learn how to get to sleep after you do!
When you were a couple weeks old, your Grandma Leslie came to visit, and not surprisingly, she completely adored you! She brought you all sorts of gifts, but the most special ones were the two quilts she made. One of them is the jungle quilt we use for tummy time, and the other is the lion quilt that is hanging up in your nursery.
A little later, your Grandpa John came to visit. He was completely silly and doting over you. He just loved holding you and walking with you and talking to you. He also brought you a gift, who has been named Benny Bear. Benny Bear is still sitting in the living room. When Thea first met Benny, she did a very good job of "protecting" us from him. Fortunately, she soon realized that Benny wouldn't hurt us, and now Thea is friends with him.
You started smiling early on, and it is so wonderful to see your face light up when I come to get you in the morning. When I pick you up out of your crib to feed you, I'm usually greeted with a big grin! It completely melts my heart!
You are such a wonderful little boy, but your are growing so fast! I can't believe how fast the time is going, and I'm loving watching the way you grow and change! But looking back on the little boy we brought home from the hospital...
...it's amazing to me what a big boy you've become already!
Love,
Mom
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