Jayden Turns 2

Today my littlest baby turns 2. It just doesn't seem possible. So much has happened in these last few years. Jayden, we are so happy you are here. You bring so much of all the emotions into our lives. For that, we are thankful.

Photo credit: Brittani Gregg Photography

Two whole years ago, you came into our lives. You introduced us to the NICU world, surgeons, specialty nurses and created yourself an entire medical team. 18 days in the NICU and you were released to our care. Ours alone. You got sick easily and stayed sick for long periods of time. Things, like the common cold, that didn't scare me before became very frightening. I have lost count of how many times we had croup and also how many times I have been to the ER with you. Sickness isn't nearly as challenging for you these days. Partly because we are more familiar with your needs and partly because you don't hold on to sickness as much.

Looking at you, no one would probably ever guess the struggles we have endured? It is true, you are handsome and happy and love music and singing and dancing. Really, you love all that life has to offer.

Photo credit: Brittani Gregg Photography

With everything you have been through and the journey we still have ahead of us, I wouldn't have blamed you to be crabby and more discontented. Yet, you choose happiness. You choose peace. You choose contentedness. My go with the flow, easy to please baby.

In all of this, there have been so many countless life lessons for our household. You are the most beautiful reminder for us that we have a choice every day. Every single day there are so many choices. In all of these, we should choose happiness. Find the good. There is something good in there at all times.

So, to you my baby, Happy Birthday! May you have just the best day ever and know that you are so, so loved.

Love,

Mom