Today You Are Two

Happy birthday sweet, sweet Cooper. Two years ago today our lives were forever changed. Blessed. I remember being surprised at how much you pooped, how little you slept, how wonderful you smelled. How perfect you were. And are.

Even my labor was on your terms. You took little naps and the labor eased. This worried the doctors and nurses, who are often in such a hurry. I was fine with letting nature, and you, take the intended course. As many people know, I had you with a natural labor and birth. I didn’t take so much as an aspirin for the pain. I chose to hypnotize myself and chose to experience the “labor” not as labor, but as part of the miracle that giving birth is. I experienced the “pain” not as pain, but as wonderment instead. One of the techniques I used was to hypnotize myself to perceive 20 minutes as 5 minutes. Perhaps that is why I was not in any hurry. Perhaps that is why the last two years with you have flown by.

I have enjoyed each and every stage with you. Cherished each developmental milestone. Been amazed at watching you, and us, grow. I have been proud of myself as a mom and proud of your father in his new role as Dad. I have been, and am, so very proud of you.

I love you sweet boy. Now. . . go indulge in birthday cake, overdo it on sugar, and open all your presents.

Love,
Mom