It is so hard to believe that 14 years ago today I was so anxiously waiting to meet you.
You were always on the move…in fact I considered naming you perpetual motion. I had never seen a belly jump so much as when you would decide to flip your entire body…settle down then decide to flip back. You even moved so much you would kick the remote control off of of me if I rested it on my stomach. This was such a stark contrast from Morgan. And I was a little worried that I wouldn’t be able to keep up with you.
When they took you out and showed you to me, we locked eyes and my GOD, Truman…there are honestly only two times in my entire life that I remember feeling such an instant, all over consuming love for another human being, It happened when I met your Sister and when I met you. It was almost as if I was shocked by electricity, except that this feeling was warm and safe and primal somehow. I immediately fell completely in Mom love with you and in your entire life there is never anything you can do to change that feeling.
Every day I become more and more proud of the young man you are becoming. You are strong, smart and tenacious. When you set your mind to something, it is easy to see that no one will ever get in your way. But you are also, kind, sweet and empathetic. This helps you to see other people and feel what it is like to be them. This makes you an amazing human and I am always so proud of you when you go out of your way to extend your hand to someone in need. And you are funny! And you know what a high price I put on funny!! Funny will get you through all of the curve balls that life throws at you!
I am so honored to continue to watch you grow. Will you make mistakes? I certainly hope so. This is the only way we learn, as humans. Just know that no matter what the mistake, I am always here for you, I always have your back and even if you think it is the worst thing, I promise it isn’t and we will get through it. You are never alone in this world. And I love you even more today than I did 14 years ago. Happy Birthday, Baby!! XOXO!
