Mommy and Tate

I couldn't resist posting these pictures despite the fact that I am makeupless and did nothing to my hair. I apologize in advance!

It's rare to get pictures of me with Tate so happy and willing to be in them. He is such a joy and I am just loving his age right now! He seems to have grown up and changed SO MUCH in just the last few months. I have so much fun with him! I am so blessed that he calls me Mommy.

I had a moment today when he was yelling for me from upstairs, "Mommy! Mommy, where are you?" Do you ever have those moments when you hear your child say Mommy and your heart just feels so full and in awe of how God blessed you? I have that happen all the time and today when he called for me, it was music to my ears. Really, God actually has given me this amazing son to love and raise and nurture? Wow, I am so undeserving of calling Tate my son.

Not only is he the most adorable little man I've ever laid eyes on...

he's hilarious...

he's energetic...

He's not quick to give out his affection, but when he gives it out, it's the sweetest and most amazing feeling and you know it's genuine because he can't fake it. When he wants to be, he's so unbelievably loving and giving with his affection.

Even though I fail in my duties as a mother way too often, Tate makes me feel like I am the best mommy ever. He tells me all the time...a day doesn't go by when he doesn't tell me that I am a great mommy. It is so sweet and makes me want to be better for him.

All I ever wanted growing up was to be a mother. I can honestly say that I had no idea how amazing (and also SO HARD) this job would be. Tate is more than I could have ever dreamed I would have in a son and I thank God every day for allowing me to be his mommy!