finally! he's three! (already?!?)

three years ago we were blessed with one of the most wonderful and amazing experiences a family can have! just before one in the morning, i ran to wake up big h, and bring him into our bedroom where my beautiful wife was about to give birth to our second child.

yes, we had him at home. yes, it was planned that way. no, we're not crazy. (i think reasons, and rationale would be another post...)

we had a good experience with big h too. it was in the hospital, but completely natural. for our second time around, we had done some more research, found a great midwife, and felt inspired to try a home birth. it is a much different experience. instead of foreign surroundings, strange noises, and busy stranges, we enjoyed the comfort of home, quiet conversation, and the company of our experienced midwife, and two excited (if nervous) grandma's.

well, to keep a long, but beautiful story short, we all enjoyed the thrill of a new life entering the world, and our family. the spirit world seldom feels as near, as when the miracle of life is being witnessed. it was truly an amazing, spiritual, family bonding event. the memories are so strong and so sweet, i can scarcely believe it has been three years already! (on the other hand, sometimes big c acts like a full-on teenager.) for another perspective, and for more pix, including from earlier in big c's life, check out meemer's world!


well, the years have flown by. they have been filled with fun. following standard procedure, we learned a lot from our first child. (as the firstborn myself, i know all about the experimentation that goes on...) we promised that instead of looking forward to each new first, as we did with big h, we would enjoy the phase that big c was in. by and large we have done that.


whether or not that mindset contributed to his being spoiled or not, i can't say. i can say he has been spoiled. he is the youngest, and therefore just naturally gets spoiled. yes, big h has more pictures, but had to put up with more first-time-parent anxiety. big c has had it good.


well as you can see from these pictures, big c is a happy, energetic, ball of hyper energy. he is a lot of fun! (except when he is running so wild you fear for his safety, and that of those around him!) he has been very friendly, with a ready smile, and mile-a-minute jabber mouth!


plus, he is so cute, that he tends to get off easy, or avoid getting punished at all. he has the uncanny ability to make you laugh just before you are about to lose your temper. you can imagine how often he gets his way just because he is so darned adorable!


he is so much more free, and "in the moment" than his big brother. (big h is quite serious...) i have learned easily as much from him as from our first child! big c has such an eager and excited outlook on life, that it is contagious. you can't help but notice simple things again, as though for the first time. it is fun to put aside the adult understanding, and enjoy the wonder and majesty of our world!


i have also been reminded of how much love can fit in a small package. he may not be as expressive physically, as big h, but he can convey his love with a smile, or just the way he looks into your soul with his deep brown eyes.


he is never wanting for entertainment. he can amuse himself for hours with the simplest things. (of course water is always high on the list!) again, a lesson for me. find joy in the moment, and in what you have.


like his brother, big c would much rather do about anything than sleep. there is so much to do, and learn, and enjoy, that sleep is a nuisance. of course we know just how vital it is! and if you can just get him to give in, or distract him for a moment, the activity of the day catches up with him fast!


the imagination of youth never ceases to amaze me. with him, it is total, and convincing. when he is being a t-rex, he is almost as realistic as the tyrannosaur in jurassic park. (except he is blonde and lacks a tail!) when he and big h aren't fighting, they are completely immersed in the world of their imagination!


and so big c, i thank you. for the uncharted love, and vast knowledge you have given me in the three years you have been in our family, i am grateful! i love you, and want everyone to know how special and important you are to dad. my family is more precious to me than any position, possession, or past-time. you are a unique and integral part of it, and i look forward to getting to know you even better as you continue to grow!