He was our plan. I was 34 years old. I was working at Womankind. Mike and I were solid relationship wise. Both of my boys were well into school years. I did not think I was going to have any more children. Mike thought different. He changed my mind. I was pregnant at the same time as my sister. I had to replace all of my baby things. We all knew it was a boy this time. I had trouble choosing a name. He was a breech baby, born by c-section. People close in my life were Carrie and Craig, Aubrey and Leandra.
Colin is a wonderful way to complete our family. Having him has been a gift in teaching Mike and I how to really share the big job of raising a child. He is the gift that was brought to Mike. In the greater order, somewhere it was known that he would need this joy, this meaning, to save his life. He has grown so much as a father by having an opportunity to be here and do all that I have been doing on my own for many years.
Colin is determined, secure, curious, lovable, and smart. He seems to know what he wants and is creative in getting his needs met. As the baby, Colin has found his spot with Mommy and Daddy and both of his brothers who are wrapped around his little finger. Josh is able to be a real help, a caregiving brother with a more mature role this time around. Aidan has the chance to stop chasing his big brother around so much and stay a kid with his little brother some of the time. Colin fits in like a old glove, we all adore him.
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Laurel, I love how you can appreciate all of your boys for their own unique qualities and their own set of gifts they have given to you and your growing family. If God did one thing right in this world, it would be that he made mothers! You are a precious jewel to your boys. Love, me
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