I want to remember how quickly he has found a place in my heart.

 

I want to remember how all the fears and worries that I had about bringing a new baby into the world and having a little boy melted away the moment I laid my eyes on him.

 

I want to remember those precious days that I had to spend with him in the hospital.

Although I so desperately missed being at home, missed Violet and missed Lee, I am so grateful to have had a few days alone with my baby boy.

 

I want to remember how much my heart swells each time I look at him.

 

I want to remember how his sweet little breath smells.

 

I want to remember his hilarious cry with the high pitched girly squeal.

 

I want to remember how small and sweet and fragile he feels in my arms.

 

I want to remember that he is going to grow so quickly and that I will never again have this time again.

 

I want to remember to take every opportunity to slow down and just BE with him while I can.

 

I want to remember how beautiful it is to see how much Violet loves him and how affectionate she is with him.

 

I want to remember that although things are going to get tough over the next few months and there will be times that I will struggle to cope with caring for this newborn soul, it will all be worth it.

 

I want to remember that although I know I will end up wishing the time away when things are difficult, I need to cherish every precious moment that I have with him that I can.

 

I want to remember to make time for him, that he needs me to hold him and love him as much as possible.

 

I want to remember how happy I am to have him here to complete our family.