I was awfully worried I wasn't going to bond with you like I did with your older brother and sister. It didn't seem possible given the fact that I had maternity leave with both Ayris and Asher so they got their very own 6-8 weeks with me alone...and you little man...well you were just going to be ushered into chaos as soon as you got home...so I felt like I needed to make those 2 days in the hospital count. And I did. I remember bringing about 10 magazines, my laptop, my camera and a few other things to keep me busy (because I was convinced that those 2 days would be a vacation where I'd get lots of stuff done!) but all I wanted to do was snuggle up close with you in the bed. After you came home, I was feeling surprisingly close to you...moreso than I had with the other kids...I found out a few weeks in that breastfeeding (or in my case pumping) releases hormones that make you feel more attached to your baby. I was afraid that when I stopped (after only 6 weeks or so) that connection would be gone...but it turned out that you were the perfect baby. You slept a good majority of the day for a really long time (of which your brother and sister never did!) and you weren't fussy at all...seriously, I was liking you pretty hardcore...I'd even venture to say that you were a favorite during that time. Unfortunately you became a crabby pants around 7 months and are still going strong, so you're off my favorite list for the time being. I kid, I kid. Actually, I'm not kidding...you are a crabby pants BUT I'd hate for you to think that I have favorites??? AND honestly, you're so stinkin' cute, it's okay...just between you and me though...that cuteness is going to wear off fast when your little brother comes...baby bird might get a kick from the nest a little sooner than he'd like =) Seriously though, I couldn't ask for a happier baby for the most part...you have your moments but overall you're very good...you're pretty laid back and can be independent as long as I'm in the same room...you LOVE your brother and sister and think your dad is pretty cool too...obviously I'm your favorite and I don't expect that to change anytime soon...not even when you get married...you hear that? Mom before wife...mom before wife...that was the deal as soon as you entered the world...I'd always be your number one =) Just know that you'll always be my number one too...in addition to all of your siblings of course. I'll love you forever and always!
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