Today was a special day, my son. Today you got your first tooth! You were sitting in my lap when you grabbed my hand, as you so often do, and bit my finger. And there it was, poking through your lower gums: your very first tooth. I was so excited, and quite emotional as well. You've been growing up so fast! It's so fun and exciting to watch, but it's so short I truly cherish each and every moment with you. Whether you are happy and content, or crabby and agitated, I just want to be with you, marveling at how perfect you are and wishing I could record every second of it.
This tooth is the first of so many growing pains you will face in your life. Some of them will be physical, others will be emotional. But I will always be there for you, with band-aids and kisses, ice packs and hugs. And when it hurts too much to be kissed away, I will hold you tight and cry with you. If I could take all of your pains for you, I would, but this is the way life works. This is the way we grow up. And it's so fast...my God, it's so very fast.
I love you forever Julian.
-mommy
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