Otis | 2 months old

Otis, you, mister, have been a wild ride from the very beginning. Of course there is fatigue from round one that follows us here to round two, but you really show us what we're made of some days [and nights]. But then...

Then you do this thing. This magical, mesmerizing thing where you intensely lock eyes with me and smile the most handsome, happiest, exuberant, adorably gummy, melt-my-heart-into-a-million-pieces smile. Honestly, it's seriously better than an hour of sleep. Almost. Well...from what I can remember. 

My sweet boy, you are so good for me. Keep flashing me those special smiles and I'll do my best to keep you happy. I love you so very much!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Wren!

I can hardly believe that we celebrated our sweet and spunky THREE YEAR OLD this past weekend. Wren Mikaela, you are such a delight! You are an extrovert to the max, inclusive to everyone, full of energy and imagination, a little wild, more than a little particular (like your mama) and such a special big sister and often a "little mama" to Otis and anyone else who will let you boss them around. You sure do keep us laughing and the best kind of tired at the end of each day. 

Often our favorite part of the day is listening to your response when we ask you your favorite part of the day at bedtime each night. Sometimes it is relevant to our actual happenings, sometimes it is pretend kitties, but it is always a chance to get to just enjoy who you are becoming. 

2017 has been a big year so far and you have just increased your stride to take it all in. We love your adaptability and how it helps us be more bold, adventurous and non-stop as a family. We are so blessed that you are ours and we love you much! Always play purty, little bird.