These are the moments

Sometimes I love a really cheesey song, you know the Whitney Houston "I Will Always Love You," Celine's "My Heart Will Go On," Bette's "Wind Beneath My Wings," and the list could continue.  I make no apologies for liking basically easy listening music (it takes way too much time to like something that is outside the Top 40 for me, I mean, I barely have time to look at current events much less discover the coolest indie pop band).  Now with Teddy I try to sing to him (yeah, not an American Idol contestant but Teddy does not seem to mind, Adrian on the other hand, well, you know him, always making his preferences known) and have dance parties, both of which he loves.  It's amazing to watch children really connect to music and recognize songs and words when they are not able to be verbal. 

 

I also like photos and I like to take a million photos (not necessarily of me, because, well, that just ain't a pretty picture) but of Teddy, Adrian, family and friends.  (This probably stems from two things (a) the fire that burnt down my family home in 1999 and (b) Sandy Roberson and my love of her photos.)  I also want to be sure we have lots of photos to cherish for years to come (and probably embarrass Teddy and our other children with later).  There is also something unique about looking back at a photo and recalling why it was taken, the circumstances, and many times, the fun memories it captured. 

Recently, I have been following a blog about a little boy who was born the day before Teddy with cancer and I blogged then about how watching that struggle can give you perspective on life and your blessings.  He passed away last night a week shy of his first birthday that he would have celebrated with his twin next week.  I am again thinking today how blessed I am to share all these precious moments with Teddy and Adrian.  I can hardly believe he will be one year old next week and we will sing, laugh and celebrate the fun and joy he has brought to our lives.  I wish that I could bottle all this up and savor it.  I feel like it will not be long before he is running away from me at school or embarrassed that I am picking him up.  I want to acknowledge that he is a blessing, every friend we have is a blessing, our families are blessings and learning to appreciate these are the lasting legacies of Hudson and Declan.  Sometimes we all get caught up in work and other drama, but I am trying to appreciate that spending time with family is the most important thing we can do and we should do it more often.  I am excited to spend next weekend with my family to celebrate Teddy's birthday! I will post lots of pictures of the event, likely set to cheesey music ("Memories" anyone), and will likely sing an off-key voice to him "Happy Birthday"!  All of this will be to create a memory in photos and video for Teddy that he can watch later and appreciate all the love and joy he brings.  Children really change your perspective and I LOVE that mine has changed.  Teddy Azer has changed my world for the better and made me a better person (I hope) than I was before.  I have never laughed as hard, cried as much or worried more than I do now but being a parent is the best thing to happen to us and we love every minute and every tear. 

P.S. Thank you again to everyone who reads this blog!  You can become a follower if you want so I will know how to tailor the content, as I know not everyone is family.  But I appreciate you reading and welcome you into our universe--it's a wild ride but we are loving every minute of it!