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Happy Birthday, Lucas Maxwell!
One year ago, about this time, I was at work thinking, "I think I'd better go home." I scared my boss when I told him my contractions were THREE minutes apart. He said, "you'd better go." I kept on working. :)
It wasn't until about 10 when I finally left work, met Daddy and got my nails done.
{who wouldn't want their toes done before giving birth?}
I put that massage chair on high to keep those contractions coming!
After my nails were painted the perfect shade of red, I headed off to the hospital.
I checked in at 5pm, and no later than 7pm, my little bundle of joy was here.
Thanks for making my life so much more rewarding. Thanks for smiling at me each and every day to let me know you love me. Thanks for your silly faces. Thanks for waking me up every morning at a decent hour. I never have to set an alarm clock. Thanks for helping me put your clothes away every day. Thanks for listening to me. I know you are excited to learn when you watch me with those wide-eyes. Thanks for the peace that you give to me. I know that my calling is to be a mother - and I hope that I can care for you just as Heavenly Father would have me do.
There are so many people who love you. Not only your family, but members of our church just adore you. My favorite compliment given to you was in a soft whispering voice with much intent. Sister Mackey leaned over to me before Relief Society started and softly said, "Just look at him. His eyes have this sparkle about them. I've never seen anything like it." I couldn't agree more. I thought I was the only one who saw that sparkle. At that moment, there was such a strong feeling that came over me. The feeling was out of this world. I know that you are my earthly son, but my heavenly brother. (It will all make sense to you someday.) We are all sent to this earth for a divine purpose. I was lucky enough that Heavenly Father sent you to me. We knew each other in the pre-mortal life and I just hope and pray with all my heart that our family sticks together in the life hereafter.
Lucas, please know how much I love you. I am so glad to be your Mommy. I am blessed immensely by your presence each day. Each time I look at you, it reminds me that my Heavenly Father loves me. He loves me enough to send you.
May your eyes forever have that eternal sparkle.
Happy Birthday, little one.
hugs & kisses, "mommy"
