CF, I started writing him letters before he was born. I finished that journal a few weeks after his birth and started another one a few months ago. I tell him about all of the awesome things that he's done so that he can read about them when he's older. =)
You guys have no idea how pleased he was with himself when he saw his reflection. He started blowing kisses and clapping.
And NOA, hair is a *very* big deal to the men in the Ryan family! This morning, Constantine got down his toothbrush as usual, but then he put it back, picked up Papa's brush and tried to brush his hair. Oh my, it's started already.
Wench, I love the journal for him. I started a daily, "I love you" note for James several years ago. I read the old stuff and it is so amazing. What a lucky boy to get to read this someday. Plus, how could he not blow kisses at that adorable baby in his sights.
It’s a sad, all too familiar story: harsh, distant, alcoholic father, sensitive, shy daughter always seeking his love and approval. Although there were flashes of kindness, most of my dad’s feelings had been buried long before. Even as...
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NumbrOneAunt says,
"yep, the hair's lookin' good!" :)Believe says,
"Why is that kid in the oven?"canadafreeze says,
I hope you are writing a story about Little Man's Adventures c/w photos, of course.Wench says,
CF, I started writing him letters before he was born. I finished that journal a few weeks after his birth and started another one a few months ago. I tell him about all of the awesome things that he's done so that he can read about them when he's older. =)Wench says,
You guys have no idea how pleased he was with himself when he saw his reflection. He started blowing kisses and clapping.And NOA, hair is a *very* big deal to the men in the Ryan family! This morning, Constantine got down his toothbrush as usual, but then he put it back, picked up Papa's brush and tried to brush his hair. Oh my, it's started already.
DynamicDbytheC says,
Wench, I love the journal for him. I started a daily, "I love you" note for James several years ago. I read the old stuff and it is so amazing. What a lucky boy to get to read this someday. Plus, how could he not blow kisses at that adorable baby in his sights.