I give you ... 9-months-pregnant and ready to blow. I remember thinking that there wasn't much more I could take of feeling like a bloated sea cow. I escaped without stretch marks on the belly, though. Note: I'm still sportin' a thong. I'm sure I looked deaaaaaaaaaaaaaad sexy in that, too.









The Bug arrives. Labor started early on Sunday morning (around 1:00 a.m.) and ended on Monday night at 7:08 p.m. Yes, two minutes apart that entire time, with not a lot of dilation. Finally, after an hour of pushing, this little man came into the world all too silent. After the neo-natal team brought my baby back to life, I held him and fell in love instantly. I knew then I would lay down my life for this child - then, now, or always. He owns my heart.

(During the pushing part, HDH said, "OH MY GOD! LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THAT HEAD!!" No shit. Bug weighed in a 8 lbs and 10 oz of pure muscle)



Sleep?? Sleep is for the weak. After one of the longest nights of my life, HDH snapped this photo. He says this photo is likened to the Civil War soldiers who died in battle and just fell where they were.

Oh Momma. You had months ahead of this same thing ...








Last year on his 1st birthday.

So many lovely things have happened this past year ... he's learned to talk, express himself (temper tantrums, yay!), give kisses, tell us about the fish and babies and a whole mess of things. He's been healthy and happy and well, what else can a two-year-old ask for, right?






So, Happy 2nd Birthday, Bug. We love you very, very much!!








"Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)"

Dragon tales and the "water is wide"
Pirate's sail and lost boys fly
Fish bite moonbeams every night
And I love you

Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed
Sweet dreams

The rocket racer's all tuckered out
Superman's in pajamas on the couch
Goodnight moon, we'll find the mouse
And I love you

Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed
Sweet dreams

God bless mommy and match box cars
God bless dad and thanks for the stars
God hears "Amen," wherever we are
And I love you

Godspeed, little man
Sweet dreams, little man
Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings
Godspeed
Godspeed
Godspeed
Sweet dreams