when did that happen?

my sweet,sweet lucas. yesterday we discovered two teeth making their way right on through your gums. two white little pearls, for all to see (if we tip you upside and make you laugh). When did that happen? no signs whatsoever. you have been your happy, easy going self. you have been putting everything and anything in your mouth...but that's nothing new... i had to go inside my corner and shed a tear or two. whereas with caleb every new thing was a rejoice! with you...it is different. i'm in no rush for anything at all. i enjoy and treasure each day almost mourning the sun setting and rising with a new day...one day older...one day closer to you growing up. as much as i love each new thing you do, it saddens my heart just a little that these days go so very quickly. it feels like we blinked...you started babbling ma'ma and da'da and ba'ba, now you are on the very cusp of crawling, you're moving everywhere and getting into everything (much to big brother's dismay). You're not my little newborn anymore. When I hold and rock you I think back to our very first moments together. How you nursed with gusto and sleep your early days away in a peaceful state. You are the most peaceful little thing. From the moment you cried your first cry, you have radiated peace. You breath calm into our lives. I smell your sweet scent, I kiss your chunky cheeks, I hold your little hands that are growing too big too fast, I watch your toes curl in happiness and I wrap my arms around your warmth...breathing whispers for moments to slow...time to stop....so that I can hold you just a little bit longer. Tears come too easily because I know i'll be holding your hand as your cross the street on your first day to kindergarten all too soon....your graduation...your wedding. I"ll not think those things, instead I'll continue to wrap you up with love, and bottle up every precious moment we spend together. We love you so very much Lucas Gregory. You are our precious gift from above and we couldn't be happier with the two little blessings God gifted us with. You and Caleb make up our world with joy and love!

Love, Mama.