Small Wonder

At only about seven weeks old (my goodness!), there are so many moments in the day when we stop to marvel at something our son has done. Yesterday Jackson was in absolute awe while looking at his reflection for a good five minutes (thanks, Great Auntie Sheila - what a neat gift!). He was cooing, kicking, and flailing those arms away! Just a few moments ago while we lay on the floor looking into it he was whimpering and fussing, and I swear he was checking the mirror to see if the baby in there did the same things he was doing! Too cute. His head, arms, and legs are growing stronger all the time, and he is beginning to push off my chest or legs when I hold him if he needs a better look at something. He is just beginning to look at his hands - he only does it for a couple seconds but he looks like he's really thinking about it, and one of these days he'll really be observing them as he discovers that they're attached to his body. Imagine: we were all that little once. Easy to forget, isn't it?

Watching him grow is a constant reminder of God's miracles, the simple pleasures in life and all our blessings; the things we should not take for granted. I know these proud parental moments will only increase over time as our son brings more and more joy into our lives. Take the time to tell your parents/children how much you love them today.