Thursday, June 23, 2005

Turkey cookie

I was so scared, Al. I was scared that it was going to hurt (and it did!) but I was also scared about bringing home a human being. What did I get myself into??

The first few months were awful. I cried, you cried, it was miserable. I wondered if I'd ever bond with you like all the other mothers had told me I would. You were a little stranger to me, and I loved you, but I felt like I was doing something wrong to make you cry all the time.

Eight years have gone by and it seems like yesterday I was holding you, rocking you, trying to get you to sleep.

I wish I could go back in time and tell that young mom, holding the screaming baby, that it would be alright, and that her daughter turns out wonderful, and that the bond she'll have with that baby will be like nothing else she's ever experienced. That although she will never lose that feeling in her stomach when her daughter is out of her sight, all of the laughter you share together will be the sweetest feeling in the world.

Happy 8th birthday my little fish. I love you Al, more than you'll ever know.

6 comments:

OldHorsetailSnake said...

Well ain't you (and she) sweet? Yes, indeedy.

Random and Odd said...

happy birthday.

*hug* to both of you.

Vajana said...

i can't believe she is already 8 years old!!

Mama Duck said...

:( You made me cry!

I'm already dreading the day when I realize my babies are all grown up!

paintergirl said...

That is so super duper sweet. 8- I can't even imagine that yet, but it's happening, day by day.

Unknown said...

Awww... that is so nice. And it's all true, isn't it?

Happy Birthday Alex! :)