Sam ~ a chronicle

Big, Gummy Smiles -- February 18, 2003

We've seen the previews for over a month now, toothless grins while asleep, in reaction to... baby dreams? But today we got the real thing. Sam captivated Jackson and I with his beautiful smiles this afternoon. Then he gave David a repeat performance tonight. What a wonderful day it was.

Posted by Mindy at 5:39 PM | Comments (6)

if i didn't know better

had i not crested each wave of labor to your glorious
emergence
had i not been there for your debut
i would have thought you were dropped from heaven
your body damaged in the fall
but your spirit whole — big, beautiful and pure

never imagining my love to be so complete and selfless
not expecting my fierce desire to make your little body able
and perfect
or my fear to change anything
lest my meddling somehow diminish your beauty

You have captivated me
my sweet, imperfect angel

-Mindy