Mother's Day 2009

Personally, I used to dread this day and would normally wander the malls or something only to see mothers and their kids celebrating a day I didn't have anyone to celebrate with. But my beautiful boy has given this day a whole new meaning and I can't tell you how wonderful it is.

Joe and Jay spoiled me on Mother's Day and my Dad and Laurina were nice enough to watch Jay in the evening so the Joe and I could get out on our own for a bit. Eating in a restaurant with the little man is not as easy as it used to be because if he's not eating or taking a bottle he wants to be on the go. And if you think he's going to sit still in a high chair, you are so wrong. ;)

Jay is now holding on to things and cruising all over. He has really made us proud. I make all his food now and that seems to be going really well. And he's handling the regular milk just fine.

Today we had a visit with Dr. Nankin, Jay's pediatric opthamologist and he told us we don't need to come back for one year!! As of now the surgeries he had when he first came home have healed well and the doctor does not feel he needs anything extra right now (ie glasses, treatment etc)



MOTHER AND SON

My son
I am here
I cannot protect you
From the world.

My son
I am here
I can only love you
No matter what

My son
I am here
My love unconditional
On this you can rely

My son
I am here
To guide and to teach you
And now you must fly

My son
I am here
Life can be difficult
I hear your cry

My son
I am here
Changes are painful
Never forget who you are

My son
I am here
Maintain the faith
In yourself and in God

My son
I am here
Self acceptance is yours
Do not fear

My son
I am here

Rose Falcone
September 8, 1959 / Brooklyn, New York