I Love...

When I think back to this time a little over two years ago, it is hard to imagine that my little turkey baby is now a walking, talking, arguing, fit-throwing(at times), little man! Dane is absolutely the joy of our lives. He is so fun to be around and if I could just bottle up his energy to sell, I'd be a rich lady! During this season I have really thanked God for the gift of my little guy. In the midst of wondering if we'd ever be blessed with a child, God answered. I will never forget the 20+ hour delivery and wondering the entire time would "it" be a boy or girl? What a great surprise he was!! Here are a few things about Dane that I just really love...silly they may be, but....anyone who is a mommy knows all the little quarks count for something!!

1. I love the way Dane's lips look when he is drinking from a straw. His whole face just curls up and he has the cutest pucker on his face.
2. I love to rock him while I still can. Although his body hangs halfway down the chair, I still enjoy a good cuddle.
3. I like it when I come in the room and he says, "My Mommy!"
4. I am enjoying the holiday season and seeing it from a child's point of view. Last night we took Dane to see "Rudolph" at Casa Manana in Ft. Worth. He watched every part of the play with such intent. I loved watching him at the production.
5. I love to tell Dane stories in a quiet whisper. He tucks his head in my neck and I whisper a story in his ear.
6. I love the way he says his name so proudly, "Dane Rynan Parnen."