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One week from today, I’ll be a few hours into my second day back from maternity leave.  I’m incredibly grateful for the time that we have had together, just the two of us, getting to know each other.  The quiet moments right after your dad and brother have left for the day, the mid-morning naps that you’ve taken on my chest, the early afternoon smiles, and the fact that I was here for your first big belly laugh.  I love that I’ve watched you grow from skinny little chicken legs to chubby baby thighs.

You’re a blessing, and I’m so lucky to have been able to spend these last few months home with you.  You’ve added so much to our home, to our family.

I know in my heart that you’re going to be in good hands (the best, actually).  Still, this morning when I laid you down on your changing table and your eyes sparkled up at me, I blinked back tears as you flashed your beautiful gummy smile.  I’m going to miss spending my days with you.  I can’t believe 4 months have almost flown by, and I know once we’re all in the swing of the grind, rushing home and through the warp speed hours until everyone is tucked into bed, time is going to move even faster.

So, for these next few days I plan to cherish every sweet smile, enjoy every baby belly laugh, and hold you just a tiny bit closer… soaking it all in.  I don’t even want to blink, lest I miss something.  I love you, sweet boy.