Today is a special day in the Sherrick home. Though I've been aware of it's coming for weeks, I still find it hard to believe that it is here.
Brogan is six months old today!
I can't believe that my baby is that old! The past six months have been full of excitement, fears, stress, joy, tears and most of all love. Unless you have a child, you cannot understand the love that explodes from your heart for the little one that you now have complete care for. I surely didn't. Of course, as a child, I knew my parents loved me and now as an adult, I still know they do. However, I never completely understood the MAGNITUDE of their love. I learned this on April 3, 2012 at 12:48 PM. I began to understand this love sometime in July of 2011.. but until I held my precious baby boy it had not reached it's full potential. All I know to say to express how I felt when I met him was that I might explode if I loved him any more. Nothing has changed.
Today as I reflect the past six months, I can't help but smile. Brogan has changed my life in so many wonderful ways. He has made me realized the importance of each moment. In the middle of the night, when I am exhausted and he is crying, wanting to eat, I've been reminded how quickly these moments will pass. And instead of wishing them away, I've welcomed them, sometimes not so easily, but I have tried to cherish late nights and cranky times.
Brogan has taught me the simple power of a smile. His first smile was around one month old and he hasn't stopped since. No matter how my day is going, when I walk into the room and see that little dimple on his right cheek, I instantly melt. One smile from him and I forget my troubles, my worries, my fears and I am completely wrapped up in the beauty of his face. So smile, it doesn't cost anything and it brightens the world!
Then there is the giggle. If the smile didn't work (which is always does) then the giggle will! Honestly! A babies joy and laughter is one of the best sounds in this world. I would make it my ring tone, if I could. (Hm, I wonder if I could?) Brogan has been laughing since he was around 2 and a half months old. He really is a happy baby. Most people wonder if he ever cries (let me assure you, he does!) We have been completely blessed with a pleasant baby, who goes wherever we go and does what we do with ease. I couldn't have put him together any better than he is. God has created a masterpiece and Chris and I get to enjoy him everyday.
Already when I see a newborn, I think, Brogan was never that little! It's hard to remember how small he really was - even looking at pictures and holding his newborn clothes (that at the time were big) it's still hard to imagine him that small. But I am also reminded of how quickly he has grown and has made new discoveries each day.
While the past six months have been so great, I can't help but dream about the future. What will Brogan sound like? What will he like to eat? Will he have my sense of humor? Will he enjoy the things his Daddy enjoys? What will he look like? So many things to wonder and discover about him in the years to come and I am so excited to learn each mystery. I am not wishing my today away, I am simply excited about watching him grow and enjoying each day with him.
I am a better person because of Brogan and my prayer is that he continues to teach me things about life and myself as he grows.
Happy six month birthday baby!
