One!!

My Baby Boy and Me

Its 3 am they're all asleep
And no one's here to see
As we rock slowly back and forth
My Baby Boy and Me.
His little head is feather light
tucked up against my chin
I hold his tiny hand in mine
and stroke his baby skin.
The house about us creaks and groans
the clock hands creep around
He snuggles closer to me still
and makes his baby sounds.
I love these quiet hours so much
and cherish every one
store memories up inside my heart
for lonely nights to come.
All too soon he'll be grown up
his need for Mama gone
but until then I still have time
for kisses and for song.
Time for quiet hours like this
with him cuddled in my arms
where I wish he'd always stay
protected safe and warm.
And yet I know the day will come
when this tiny little hand
will be much bigger than my own
he'll grow to be a man.
But until then he's mine to love
with no one here to see
as we rock slowly back and forth
my Baby Boy and me.

By Jane Tripell

William , today at 9:45 pm you are 1years old. How quickly this magical year has gone!!
We love you very much. You are a curious, exuberant, bright, determined, handsome- our wonderful little guy. Hugs and Kisses Buddy.

Summer Days

Back stroke, side stroke, fancy diving too...not a great shot but you get the idea! William and Daddy at Swim Class

Motion is my thing!! Here I am in all my cuteness.

Our Yankee Doodle Boy clebrated the 4th of July with a quick visit from Nannie. We went to Occoquan for the day and also, of course did a lot of shopping. William also showed off all his moves for her @ the Little Gym. We are gearing for the first of Willam's two birthday soiree's. We can't believe a year has passed already!

Our other big news is that we have officially stopped nursing. Whew! It has been a little difficult for both of us. More so for the little guy at night. Nannie was here to help start this process putting him to sleep and now Bill has taken over my normal night time duties. William loves hanging out w/ Daddy at night! Also, William is sleeping nicely in his crib until the early am when he snuggles in with us. The sweetest days.....