Four Times The Love!!!

My Sweet and Silly Camden Boos,

After spending a very fun family filled weekend celebrating YOU, our pride and joy; I’m captured by so many memories of days that, at times, seem so long ago- yet also feel as though they were only yesterday.

On the eve of Your birth, I am still easily able to recall this very day four years ago…

Your Daddy and I were anxiously awaiting Your arrival (fivedays past your original due date), and had checked into St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank, California.

Although I had carried You in my tummy for nine months and was beyond excited to finally kiss and hold You in my arms; I vividly remember being so very afraid that I would not know what to do once You were born. Would I be everything that You needed? Would I be able to sense Your wants and shield You from harm the way I’d hoped? So many friends and family members assured me that my instincts would take hold and I would know exactly what to do from the moment we met…

Fortunately, despite my intense fears, that is exactly what happened!

From the first moment of Your arrival, You were the true essence of brilliance…the closest thing to perfection I’d ever seen and touched and I knew my heart had never loved this way! It was impossible to believe that the Miracle of You had finally been placed in my arms. That very moment I heard Your beautiful cry I knew the truest definition of: Unconditional Love.

And now here we are, Four Years Later…
From a tiny mild mannered, chubby, sweet baby with super dark skin and hair- to my silly wack-a-doo who simply can’t get enough of cars and music!

You continue to be the most true and pure light that has ever held my heart…the bond we created prior to Your birth has only furthered with every passing day.

I can remember watching You sleep during infancy with Your tiny little arms behind your head! I was so enamored by Your innocence and peace. To this very day, I’m still taken aback every night when I open Your door and see Your lovable yet ever changing handsome face in its most restful state. A Growing and Ever Changing Miracle For Which I’ve Been Blessed!

You have always and continue to inspire me to slow down and appreciate the simple yet intricate aspects of Life.

Yes- at times You can be extremely strong willed and stubborn; however, when I step back and look at the person You are becoming, I realize that I can honestly relate.

I often make light of the notion that I’m “raising myself” when talking about You. I know this concept will never allow for a dull moment-and even at times, You and I may embark upon bumpy terrain. This, however, is a road I’m willing to travel- because You are so very worth it, My Boos.

My goal in raising You, is to be consistent…because I know that is how You will respond best and hence become the gentleman that I have set out to raise.

You already show signs of true Love and Compassion:
From watching You hold open doors because Ladies Go First to having You crawl in
my lap and exclaim: Mommy, You Fill My Heart With Love, there is no moment that I want to forget! How did I become so blessed?

We have silliness about us; You and I! This is an attribute that I have and always will hold very close to my heart! I forever want to Dance Like Nobody's Watching when I’m with You, my sweetest Camden!

I will never forget the happy, yet uncontrollable tears I shed the day after Your birth. I told your Daddy: He’s going to be a man someday; because even though we’d just met, I knew I
didn’t want time to move too quickly.

I have been trying every since to find a Pause Button on Time; because it’s all happening so very beautifully, yet far too rapidly.

So many “firsts” have already come and gone:
Your first bath, the first time You slept through the night, Your first giggle, word, and kiss. Your first playdate; the time You first slept in Your big boy bed; the first time You ran to me with arms open wide; and the first time You cried because You didn’t want me to leave You at school. The
first moment You met Your baby brother; the first night I held You in my arms after
a bad dream and promised You that I’d always keep You safe, Your first soccer game; and all of the firsts in between.

I am honored to be Your Mommy and to be Your guide through the journey of this Beautiful Life!

Your joy and passion take my breath away! Though the past has moved at a speed too fast for my liking, I am grateful for what Your Daddy and I have created in You and for all that lies ahead!

Happy Birthday Camden Boos…My Teeny Tiny Lookalou!!

May Your heart stay as Pure, Sweet, and Golden in the years that await You as it is today!

Best Friends Forever....Hiiiiiii Yaaaaaaaaa

Love Love Love...You You You!