Letting Go

First of all, I can't believe that I'm actually coherent this early in the morning! haha I was just reading through my favorite blogs as I do every morning, when I came across a post by my friend Jennie. She was writing about her baby girl, Kylie, and the fact that Jennie will be going back to work soon. I was really struck by what she said. Even though I am not being faced with the exact challenge as Jennie, I still feel the reality of having to let go of Lucas. The truth is children really do "grow up fast." It amazes me how much Lucas has changed since that amazing day back in September. His physicality is obviously different; he's up almost 4 pounds! But even the small things such as the discovery of his hands, rolling over and supporting his head all point to the fact that my little baby isn't so little anymore. And at times, that makes me really sad. However, I was once told in a conversation with my dear friend, Meg, that there is so much more to look forward to and enjoy. That each stage is just as enjoyable as the last so I should not be saddened by what has changed, but embrace it. Overall, I am quite in awe of how much Lucas is learning. His vision has improved dramatically (did you know that babies are born with very limited vision??) and he is holding his head up quite well. It appears that Lucas has the personal goal of fitting his whole hand in his mouth as we find him trying to do just that all of the time! He laughs and coos now as if he is engaging in conversation with us. Oh the joys far out weigh the sadness. He is such a gift.