18 Months Old Today

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.... and how we LOVE the "puter"!!

I woke up before dawn this morning and was looking at all the picture of Kai that I have posted on Facebook. I revisited Bill's posts about his birth and all the comments from friends and family. I don't remember much of that day, but I certainly remember the intensity of instant love and warmth I felt as soon as Bill handed him to me. The intensity never went away, and it is sometimes overwhelming. I love this little guy so much that I have to kiss and squeeze him more than once each day, and I'm sure I'd throw myself in front of him if that would keep him out of danger.

18 months. A 'milestone" in child development terms, but to me every new challenge we've faced and problem we've solved was a milestone: cleaning his umbilical cord stump (that was gross, man), learning to bathe him and wash his hair, clipping his nails, changing the countless diapers (though I have a feeling the end is near for this one), dealing with gas pangs, teething pain, stuffy nose, baby acne and diaper rash, buying clothes, knowing what size of shoes he should wear, preparing food, handling temper tantrums and now engaging in "the battle of will". As a baby, Kai has certainly come a long way. As parents, I think Bill will agree, we have learned so much about our past, our parents, ourselves and the other person. I've come to the realization that parenting is a never-ending learning experience, and I'm really excited about it. It's almost like I get to experience childhood again only this time... with a bit more knowledge of the road bumps ahead.

(drifted off to the future far far away from now)

Happy 18 month birthday, Kai!!