Shiloh and I have met other moms in the Birmingham Mommies for mall walking and a park play date. I am very proud of him. He was great. The only party foul I can speak of is for some reason he wants to take kids pacifiers away. Who knows?!
Yesterday, when his Daddy came home, he looked up and plainly said, "Hey Daddy!" We both just laughed. It surprised us and made us both happy. He also fell asleep sitting straight up drinking his sippy cup and watching Sprout. Too funny!
Today we finally got to pull out the wade pool and play in it. Shiloh had a blast! He kind of gave me a puzzled look at first like he was making sure it was okay. He splashed. He threw his toys. He had fun.
As I spend time with my son and experience all his "firsts" I am finding so much more joy with myself and my life. Nothing compares to having sticky hands on your cheeks or a wet slobbery kiss smack dab on your eye. You can't replicate the feeling you get when he hugs you or calls your name while reaching out for you. To see his joy and excitement for life ignites something inside of me. He makes me want to be a better person. That little miracle is my blessing from God. No one can describe what it is really like to become or be a parent. It is a journey you have to find out on your own. I never knew how much love you could feel until I had a child of my own. I am honored that I have the privilege to be Shiloh's mom. I thank the Lord everyday that I am getting to live my dream of being a wife and mother. Dreams do come true and prayer works!
