Yes, Tucker has definitely discovered his voice. His latest thing is to SCREAM! He's not mad, in pain, hungry or grumpy, he just wants to yell. It was cute the first couple of times. But now... it's kind of a pain. Everyone else seems to get a kick out if though so that's fun. He is getting cuter every day. This last week he has shown a huge interest in wanting to sit up. While he's in his carseat he will strain his neck to try and sit up further, and he loves to sit up on our laps or between our legs on the floor. He has started to giggle and loves to use his hands. He is growing up so fast.
(Disclaimer: I am about to get a little mushy... BEWARE!) I was holding Tucker the other day and we were playing, making faces and cooing with each other. Then he started to get tired so I gave him his binki and cuddled him for his nap. While he was falling asleep I looked down at him and thought to myself, "One day this little boy is going to be a big boy. One day he's going to be 8-years old and getting baptised. Then he's going to be 12-years old and passing the Sacrament. And before I know it he's going to be 19-years old and leaving on a mission for 2-years. How can this be possible. I don't even like to be away from him for an hour while I go to the gym. How will I ever do 2-years." I warned you this was going to get mushy. :) But, then I think of when he was being blessed. He was surrounded by some of the most amazing men in my life. I will never be able to put into the words the awesome feeling it was to look up and see all of these strong men surrounding Tucker in that circle. They were strong physically but so much stronger spiritually. The act alone of being in the circle starts Tucker out with amazing examples. I am so grateful that Tucker has an amazing father to look to as an example as well as 2 amazing grandfathers and amazing Uncles as well. What a great opportunity I feel I have to raise this little boy to be an exceptional young man. I am SO grateful that I am able to stay at home with him and raise him. I pray that he will have a strong testimony like his parents, be a valiant young man, have strong desires to serve a mission, and return home only to be married to an amazing woman in the Temple. I have so many hopes and dreams for my little 3 1/2-month old son. He's such a light in our lives and a joy to have in our home. I can only hope and pray that David and I are able to do for him what the Lord would have me do so that he can live to his fullest potential.
Here is a picture from this last week of Tucker. I absolutely love this picture and I hope that you all can enjoy it also. :)
8 comments:
That's so where I am right now...I thought all those things when Jordon was a baby too....now I am sending him off to college and a mission within the next year! Enjoy this sweet time with Tucker!
That was a really sweet mushy blog. ;) I also think about all those things for Chloe. And I even hope she goes on a mission because I know what a blessing it was in my life. :D
Such a cutie! Thanks so much for the picture. It will go on our family wall - of course. Love you!
I read this yesterday but forgot to comment. Love him. That picture is so cute. His personality is starting to really show in pictures.
Yep, you're right, you sure made a handsome baby!
Enjoyed your post... I love Tucker's smile - he's a cutie! It was good to see you today.
Jenn, this has got to be the cutest pic of him yet! He totally looks like both of you here too! Oooooh I just want to squeeze him :)
I loved reading that blog. Thanks for sharing, and for the Ballard quote. I know these boys are going to grow up so fast. We are so lucky to be raising the Army of Helamen in these last days.
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