Dear Harrison,
Today you are 10 months old. This morning, you piped up a little too early for my taste, but in all honesty, I was ready to start the day the moment I saw your face peering over the rails of the crib. We made a quick run to the grocery store & when you grinned & shouted “NANA!” at the bananas, I knew there has never been a smarter child than you. Right now, you’re sitting on the floor with Daddy, pretending to make phone calls on your toy phone & the sight of it simply warms me through my soul. Harrison, I feel like I’m finally understanding the sweetness of motherhood, the inexplicable overflowing of love, & it’s all because of you. It’s because of these small moments where I watch you crawl over Daddy, blowing raspberries & giggling. It’s because of your growing vocabulary, shouting out “CRACKER!” at lunch. & because of the end of the day, when you’re curled up in my arms & we rock slowly, even though your legs now drape over mine & off the chair.
Harrison, you’re growing up too fast & I’m pretty sure that I’m going to blink & you’ll be changing my diapers in a nursing home after I’ve become the crazy cat lady. Time is simply flying by too quickly & you’re turning into a little, independent boy in front of my eyes.
A week ago when I returned from my trip, you looked at me, grinned, & let go of Daddy’s hands. YOU LET GO, Harrison. & took about ten precious, tiny, sure steps in my direction. In that moment, I don’t know who felt more pride – me or you. Your face looked like Christmas morning as you toddled towards me, arms outstretched. Like everything good & whole & perfect in this world. & I burst into tears from the magic of it all.
Harrison, I hope you always chase after your goals & dreams with the same tenacity that you’ve grasped walking. Take a deep breath, a quick prayer, & LET GO. Let go & step forward. Let go & be sure in your way. Let go & achieve.
& you’ll never go wrong.
I love you forever.
Love,
Momma
Harrison, 10 months.
Beautiful letter BA, what an advanced little guy you’ve got there. And those curls? I die!
so sweet and holy crap, he is the clone of your husband. lol
Aw! He’s a sweetheart! Love his curls!!!
Wow, you have a walker! That’s insane! And I can’t believe how much is talking already! Advanced for sure.
Beautiful. Brought me to tears
He look like such a little boy in that picture! You have such a cutie on your hands!
Seriously his hair so cute..I didn’t think he could get any cuter..I guess I was wrong! Nice letter too!
So sweet. What a beautiful letter. And the walking? wow. And the talking? Holy wow.
Awww, he is just too precious… and yes, a perfect little clone of Nate!
As a fellow PPD sufferer, I understand what it’s like to slowly come to realize how magical motherhood is, rather than be immersed immediately like so many lucky Mommas are. Your writing gives me hope, and a reason to keep on truckin. You truly have a gift, Blair. Thank you.
I don’t know which is sweeter – the curls, the cheeks, or the letter.
Beautiful post! What a clever munchkin and a gorgeous Mumma! I’m so loving the magic that I feel from you now!
I can’t believe that in two months time he’ll be one and my boy will almost be this age (10 months).
<3
Once again….simply beautiful!
What a cutie pie!
the walking, the NANA, the curls? He’s killing me. love it!
gorgeous little boy! my son also calls bananas nana (starting at 9 months), but he also calls all other food nana too lol.
and i agree that he looks just like your hubs!
I die over the curls on that sweet boy!!!
LOVE this letter! Happy 10 months Harrison!
Could those curls be any more adorable?! I mean, come on…and he’s gonna have a cute little southern accent. Oh dear BA, you better lock ‘em up. LOL
AHHH! Those blonde curls are just adorable!
Happy 10 Months!! What an impressive little man – my little girl is not even remotely close to saying any of those words or taking her first steps! And seriously, those curls, are to die for!
I love his curls! He’s such a beautiful little boy. I just finished reading your blog through and through, I love your sense of humor!
Love it! Beautiful letter Blair.
Ahhh I can’t believe how old he’s getting!