Stinky Face

Sweet face at a few days

Practicing school picture smile, Sept 2012

Five years ago this morning, I watched my nephew enter this world as a large, squirming ball of baby.  I cut the cord as my sister snuggled with her new little one.  It had been a medium-length labor, but there were a few super stressful moments, and I was thankful it hadn't lasted any longer.  I remember the anticipation of his arrival.  Oh how I wanted to finally meet this little one I had talked to and rubbed for the last 40 weeks.  I couldn't wait to see his sweet face in person.  And finally, there he was.  He held my finger, and his cries quieted.  I'll never forget when the nurse said in a surprised voice, "He knows you!"  I teared up.  I wanted this little one to know without a doubt that his Aunt Gee loved (and still does love) him more than she ever thought humanly possible.  And in that moment, our bond was sealed.  For five years, I've watched him grow and grow and GROW!  He is intelligent, kind, compassionate, tender-hearted, all boy, rough, tumble, country-lovin', John Deere wearin', demolition derby playin', coffee drinkin', Jesus lovin' little boy with more creativity and better story telling skills than I can ever hope to possess.  I am blessed to be part of his life and am thankful, oh so thankful, for the opportunity to see him grow in life, in love, and in faith.
Happy Birthday Stinky Face.  Aunt Gee loves you.