Amazing. In some ways it feels like August 28th was just yesterday, but in so, so many other ways, it seems like our sweet little Landon has been with us forever. Maybe it's because I can't imagine my life without him anymore. Maybe it's because my life has taken on such greater significance and clearer purpose since his birth. Maybe it's because so much of what I do, and think about, revolves around this precious little person.
Whatever the reason, Landon has come to feel like family. For several months he felt like a wonderful little visitor; at times a very loud little visitor, but welcome nonetheless. These days, I find myself looking forward to snuggling his soft cheeks, cleaning his room, just to have an excuse to touch all of his sweet things, and hugging him close for just a few extra moments before I have to lay him in his crib for the night. I have the Mama Bug, and it's all-consuming, but it's the best I've ever felt in my life.
Here are some adorable 5 month pictures.
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And you're bitten for life - it never, ever, ever goes away. Once you know that deep-abiding love for another little person, who can't get along without your care, it's all-encompassing. HE IS PRECIOUS!!! Dad and I got the photo of him and his cousin, Miss Addison - how completely precious is that?! Makes me want to do the Janae-thing and pinch his cheeks. Thanks for posting the updated photos. I loved seeing him sit there with his little toys. xoxoxo
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Girl Raised in the South, at 1/30/2007 8:43 AM
Your Mom's right, Les. Once you're bitten, it's incurable. He is so, so sweet. And big! My gosh, he's a big boy. Five months and sitting up. I love the way you love to clean his room and touch his things. Isn't is shocking how much you can actually love someone? :-)
xoxoxo
Aunt Barb
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Barb, at 1/30/2007 9:29 AM
Not so long ago, it seems, you were in the back area of the van as we went from Sarah's wedding back to PA. What I noticed most was your reading the bible almost all the way, just because you wanted to.
Not many years later I saw you walk down an aisle to marry Les. Time seemed to rush by in those years, and now may be the best part of them, as I see you and Les becoming outstanding carriers of the cycles of life. Landon is so very blessed to have you for his parents.
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Judith, at 1/30/2007 4:55 PM
What's equally amazing is that someday, when you're pregnant with your second, you won't be able to comprehend loving your next one as much as you love Landon. But the second you see that next baby's face, you will. It's unexplainable and wonderful and amazing.
Nothing on earth holds a candle to motherhood.
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Sarah, at 1/31/2007 9:28 PM
Les-what a sweet post. I can't imagine how I will feel one day as a mother-but I love hearing how it has changed you. I think you are a fabulous mother and I have learned so much from you and Sarah already. I love you and your adorable baby. Ps-I think it's so funny how Jami is in the background holding up Landon and Addie....haha.....she was probably pinching him the whole time.
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Anonymous, at 1/31/2007 11:01 PM
Hello here! Found you blog hopping:) I noticed your son's name is Landon! My son's name is Landon too! He is almost 13 months and he is my first:) I also LOVE the layout of your blog:) I just thought I'd say hello.
~Randi
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Randi, at 2/02/2007 10:07 PM
such cute pictures! isn't mommyhood just the greatest!
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Janice (5 Minutes for Mom), at 2/04/2007 10:11 PM
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