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Friday, April 30, 2010

Sweeter with Time

Not sure if Mattox is getting better or I'm just getting used to it...probably both. This is the face that we normally see (aka grumpy dwarf):



But lately we've been seeing more of this (aka happy):



It is so nice to see him smile...makes me feel like I'm doing something right. He's definitely finding my soft side - and the bond is definitely getting stronger. See if you can follow my train of thought here the other day: I was looking at his birth announcement the day they came in(while nursing him) - looking at how I gave this child 4 names -- they barely fit on the card --- he's doomed the rest of his life with trying to fit his full name on things ---- like his wedding invitation ---- if he ever gets married ------ boy, his fiance is going to hate me when it comes to that ------- his fiance??? ------- all of a sudden I felt the hair stand up on the back of my neck --------why does it bother me so bad that he might one day get married? ------ no girl will ever be good enough for him. Why don't I think of Mati Claire like this? Why does the son-in-law not scare me half as bad as the daughter-in-law? Mrs. Paula, I feel your pain. Hopefully I met the standard. ha!!

3 comments:

Taylor & Krisa said...

Loved the birth announcement! He sure is a cutie.

Wilson said...

I agree with the Krisa. The announcement was precious. And, it's just a different bond with our boys. We know we'll have a connection with our daughters forever, but like they say: A daughter is a daughter for life, but a son is only a son until he takes a wife. I don't know if I'll ever be ready for that day!

Heather said...

Why does that scare you? Because Daughter-in-law's and their Mother-in Law's are just like oil and water. You will never agree on how to do things. Best Bet - live far enough away to each have your own space. Sara's right...he'll have to move on one day, and he'll choose his wife, as he should.