Sweet things I love about Gardner....
(a list by Mommy)

- The way you snuggle up under our chins, or place your cheek on our cheeks, when we hold you. I never met a more lovable baby.
- The way you shiver and giggle when I put lotion on your arms and chest after your baths.
- The way you look in overalls, or in wide-legged pants...so stylish for a 6-month old, you are.
- The way you reach out in the early morning light to touch my face, to make sure it's really me, when I come and get you up to feed you. Your little hand reaches up to touch my chin and cheek, then a warm smile spreads on your little lips.
- The way you blow pureed carrots in little tiny splats all over your high chair (and me).
- The way you look at us, wide-eyed, when we clap for you, wondering what on earth we're doing.
- The way you look at me when I dance around the house to loud music, again, wondering what on earth I'm doing!
- The little coos I hear from you in the backseat when we're driving around town.
- The way you fit so well in my arms as I tote you in and out of stores or other stops I make each week. You're such a fun companion to have with me when mundane tasks call!
- The way you reach out, open mouth, when we are holding you and drinking a glass of water.
- The way you gently pet the cats as they walk by you.
- The way you look, smell, sound....everything!

I love you, Gardner.
Love,
Mommy

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ken said…
Don't forget the way he makes us so popular... everybody wants to talk to little g.

And the way he kicks water all over you when he gets a bath (he doesn't want you to feel left out).

And he's the most photogenic child. Ever.
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