Soo Marvelous...So Mary: "Mommy.. I scared"

This morning we were awakened by a horrible thunderstorm that made me sit up straight in bed. At about the same time I heard the pitter patter of little feet coming down the hall way. I then hear the little voice "Mommy.. I scared" and as he climbed in our bed and clang to my arm I couldnt help but sit and enjoy ever second of it.

Not that he was scared.. No of course not.. But that he still needed me! There are times that I wonder if he still does. We call him Mr. Independent and usually follow that with the words "Whatever you can do, I can do better". Of course he laughs and continues on his way. Dont forget people that he will be 4 in October.

But this morning as we were cuddling and listending to the storm.. I started to remember when he was an infant and how many nights I literatly stayed awake and watched him sleep. How the first night I brought him home, I told him that I would never let anything harm him. So hearing my baby say "Mommy..I scared" absolutely made my heart stop for a quick minute.

And then as I get up and begin to feel the misearble feeling of nausea kick in... I hear Caleb get upset and start screaming for his daddy. "Daddy Daddy.. mommys got a bo-bo! come help her" And as those big tears are forming in his eyes he pats me on the head and tells me its okay.. just rest.

Seriously.. this is my not yet 4 year old! The sweetest boy I could ever imagine having thats mine! I must say I did good..and I cant wait to see what his brother/sister will be like. If Caleb has anything to do about it, they will be just as sweet.

So join me with a drive down memory lane.. The beginning of my REAL life.. Mommyhood

Happy Birthday Caleb 6lbs 15oz October 23, 2006