Like most couples who are expecting, when I was pregnant with Jude, Jeff and I would have these "I wonder..." conversations about our baby:
"I wonder if he'll have really blonde hair like I did when I was little?
"I wonder if he'll have hazel eyes like we both have?"
"I wonder if he'll inherit my gluten allergy?" Hopefully not!
"I wonder if he'll cling to us when he's around people he doesn't know?"
The unknown is somewhat magical in the moment. There's so much to "wonder" about. Those little character traits were fun to talk about during those (long) months. But, those days are gone, and now every day we have the privilege of discovering Jude and all the details that make up who he is. His perfectly soft hair that is light brown....just like his dad's was he was a boy, his sweet blue eyes, the hilarious faces he makes when he tries new foods and the way he buries his head into our chests when he is being shy. I know he will grow out of this eventually, but for now, I will relish in the fact that he finds comfort and rest in our arms.
Every month I find my myself saying "this is my favorite age!" "No, this is my favorite age!" At six months, he is so vibrant and full of personality. I just cannot get enough of him. The dinosaur squeals, his toothy smile, the constantly kicking feet, his delightful laugh....My heart is forever changed and my love for him is overwhelming. My little Jude Bug.
