that is how many steps
our boy-shortie took yesterday.
all the other mamas and babies said their goodbyes
after the sing-along
'cept marni and her boy, auggie;
mandy and her girls.
chloe and auggie racing all around
prompted babychop to stand.
lift one foot.
wobble.
then the other.
again.
and again.
then kerplunk
big smile and clapping.
paul was there.
i was there.
we were all grinning as
we realized
life-as-we-know-it
is over.
liam won't stop growing.
i am trying to savor every moment
yet they seem to fly by.
with each stage there is a different sound he makes,
or expression on his face,
or feat that he has accomplished.
i don't want to forget any of it.
this movie was taken three months ago.
he seems so much smaller than he is now, at one year.
sigh.
i love this baby so much.
is what liam would've called him.
he would have been 78 this year.
and definately.
he would have adored his grandson.
instead, he's watching over him.
whispering be mischievous
into his ear
to make sure that i get my due.
20 years ago, he died.
and i still miss him.
wish he could be here to see
all that i love
and be a part of it.
i love you, dad.
i know you would be proud.
picture originally posted with these words.
