Sweet sweet Master P

Piercey,

You've managed to change my life in so many small ways this past year that I can't comprehend the big ways you've managed to change my soul. You sir are my life. Your sweet smile in the morning and constant giggles are more than this momma could have ever imagined. To look at you simply takes my breath away. It's hard to imagine ever feeling this love for anyone else in the world.

From the second I knew you were ours, that you were growing in my tummy, I worried. I wondered and worried and cried over how I could possibly love you enough. More than enough, even to have so much love to give you all you needed but you made it so easy. Somehow I feel like loving you is the easiest task i've ever had, I saw you and it was enough, I was putty in your sweet chubby hands.

Just thinking of your sweet dimpled smile melts me. Being given the privilege of being your mommy is not something I could have ever deserved but I am grateful for the chance.

To put it simply you are a sweet tender-hearted boy. You have yet to meet a stranger, give away smiles and kisses to anyone who will have them and you giggle constantly. At a little over a year we are just starting to see some of your more cranky personality traits. You've got a bit of a red headed temper (much like your momma) and although it takes a while to get to that point, once you're there, wow. You are MAD.
Mostly though you are sweet and so easy going it is almost too good to be true. You have a subtle stubborn streak that makes you interesting. You have taken steps but only when highly motivated either by food or something you know you can't have.

You are such a gift P. Sometimes I wonder how I got so lucky. I love the way you save your mischievous grin for me and the dimpled smirk when you know I am coming to get you. How you scream 'mama' anytime I'm in the room but not holding or playing with you. How you demand my attention. I love how you adore your sister and how she gets you belly laughing so hard you start to snort. I love you P more than words will ever be able to describe. I love how you shout "hot" anytime you see food and flail your arms as you sign it. My favorite thing is when you see something you want to eat and scream "mmmmm...yummm...YUMMM" until one of us give you a bite. I love how you sit at Bellas closed door waiting for her chanting "lella, lella, lella" until she appears pretending to not notice you sitting there, then you both laugh like you're long lost pals. You're silly and spunky and super sweet. You are all boy and love your cars, dogs and dinosaurs.
I love how we can ask if you feel 'crazy' and you'll shake your head no so hard you get dizzy. I love the way you say 'ank ooh' when prompted. I love how you exclaim " I did it" only when you do something you aren't supposed to. Like when you climbed the top of the stairs:) but my most favorite thing is how when you hear the dogs or Bella getting in trouble you yell " timeout" clear as day. You are a funny funny boy.

Piercey you are the light of our lives and I laugh at how I worried I couldn't love you. You are without a doubt the easiest person to love this universe has to offer. In fact it is because you are so easy to love that I find myself loving the not so easy people that much more because son the world can't be that bad as long as you are in it.

My heart is forever yours,
Mommy

4 Months of Master P

Sweet baby Pierce,

You, my sweet boy, own my heart. Your smile and giggles absolutely make me melt. You need to be held and I relish it. I learned not so long ago that the time you will let me hold you is fleeting and as the clock ticks so fast and the months pass like seconds I find myself wandering where it all went. So I hold you. And I cuddle you. And I get absolutely nothing done. The laundry is in piles and the kitchen sink is filled to the brim but you my boy are worth it. I can honestly say I won't ever regret remembering a house that didn't sparkle all the time but I would regret not holding you. I love how in the wee hours of the morning we have our time. Your sweet dimpled smile instantly makes me all warm and gushy. I love you baby boy and in those quiet moments I realize how special you really are. It is rare that we get our time when the sun is up and the house is awake so when it is just you and me...the world at that moment is perfect.

You're a big boy. You've got edible rolls like a shar pei puppy and i could literally eat you. You are content and cuddly and your bright eyes light up the room. You found your feet and every day are excited to see they are still there. They are your favorite toy, other than your sister anyway.
Since you've more than doubled your birth weight we've got the go ahead for real food. Not surprisingly you LOVE it. You still love your mommy milk {you nurse every 3 hours like clock work during the day and one dream feed at night} and I love having that bond with you, but food, it really is your thing. So far you've had cereal which you could live without but you love it mixed with bananas. I made your first batch of food, i did it for your sister so I figured you'd like it too, and you've had a sampling of them all. You loved the spinach/apple mix and I couldn't shovel it in fast enough! The sweet potato was also a hit. The zucchini/potato mix which Bel loved is your least favorite but you ate it all anyway:) I think we'll stick with these for a bit. You haven't showed any signs of allergies but we just want to be on the safe side. So maybe next month we'll try something new but for now you just love the newness of it all:)

You're a rolling machine and are sitting for minutes at a time. I'm still not ready to leave you in the middle of the room with no support but it won't be long. Most often you can be found on a blanket in the living room, sitting with a boppy, and surround by whatever toys Bella deemed necessary for that day. You are very nice to let her dress you up and play with your toys. I'm sure those days are coming to a close but for now you guys are best pals as long as she is running things. You both are on the same schedule with an extra morning nap for you. You are a fabulous sleeper.
You babble and coo and make constant noise. I wish I knew what you were talking about because what ever it is it must be very important. You love to be talked to which is a bonus with a toddler in your face every waking moment. She loves you more than you will ever know.
Sweet stud muffin I couldn't imagine our life without your smiles. There are not words for what pure joy you bring to each of us. We love everything about you, and my dearest 'hunky monkey' no matter what anyone tells you, it is perfectly acceptable to always be a mama's boy.

Forever and Always my baby you'll be,
Mommy

My favorite pictures from the last month:

Sweet stud muffin:) Whoever said there were no cute boys clothes just doesn't know where to shop!

I love your face here...zucchini might not be your favorite veggie:)

You love your daddy so very much and the upside to him being laid off is getting to spend the last 4 months with you!

Big boy in a little stroller:) Sadly you are outgrowing your sisters doll stroller and her persistent wish to push you in it is just not going to be able to be fulfilled much longer. Your giggle when she pushes you around is priceless!


You have many a conversation with your animals...
but eventually you just try and eat them:)


4 Month monkey pictures:) You are growing so fast!


And your sweet nature includes how you let your sister bother you in bed and play with your toys:)

Sweet stud muffin you are simply adorable from the top of your spiky haired head to the bottom

of your tiny feet:)

Sweet Little Man

You have completely stolen my heart. Your smiles in the morning and giggles make my day. I love how you adore your sister even though she isn't always nice to you. Your eyes are a remarkable shade of blue-green with a little navy for good measure and they sparkle with every coo you make. I told your daddy I'd never love another man as much as I loved him. You have made me a liar because little man...I think I love you more.

Master P

Pierce,

Let's start with the truth little man. I am late writing this because since we found out about you our life has been nuts. From day one you've taken us all by complete surprise. Oddly, in spite of that, you were planned. Isn't that nuts? We went to the doctor, I got back on my medicines and we chose to welcome another member into the insanity. You have proven you belong.

Today is May 2 and you are not quite finished baking. We are 34 weeks along and suddenly you've decided you've waited long enough to hear the voices that have been floating around you for the last 8 or so months. I don't blame you, it has been interesting, hasn't it?

However, it would be better for all of us if we had a few more weeks. Okay? Is it to early to bribe you? It might make me the lead nomination for mother of the year as I am certain bribing the unborn isn't such a wise thing, but still. Daddy will buy you a pony if you stay put! Promise...wink wink...smile.

There aren't words for how ready we are to know you. I want so many things for you. Happiness, love, laughter, for you to feel respected, I want what you want. I can't wait to see what choices you'll make for yourself but I will wait. Mostly because lately I've realized life happens too fast as it is. So I won't rush you. I want you to be a little boy. To explore and bring home bugs, scraped knees, and pockets full of treasures. I want you to enjoy life. To be who you are.

You are so loved. So wanted. You have a mom and a dad who are crazy but we are fun. A sister who lights up a room and will certainly give you entertainment and arguments and when you need it, an alibi. She will be your best friend and worst enemy all at once and I know for certain you both will gang up on us. We are ready and waiting and can't wait for the fun you two will bring to our life.

You my little man have a name full of meaning. You are named Pierce, it means rock. We wanted something strong and sturdy. You are also named after your Poppy, my dad, Stephen. He is a strong man, with courage and conviction. We hope you have that as well. Stephen is also the name of your Uncle Josh and cousin Garrison. Pretty cool to be named after such great guys, huh?

Prince Charming most of all I want for you to be happy. We promise to give you the best of all we have. Most importantly we promise you our time. It is the biggest gift we have and we can't wait to spend hours exploring the backyard, at your games, or just playing. We can't wait to spend time with you.

There aren't words for how much I love you already. I promise you I will love you forever and always.

Love,
Mom