Valentine

Today I saw your face.

Not only that I saw your arms and legs, all of you standing up, smiling at me, throwing me a peace sign.

You're big! You're healthy! You're strong!

Yesterday I didn't know how tall you were, today I know how many teeth you have; it's 24 by the way.

Today I know things about you I've only dreamed about. Things other moms take for granted. Things you don't think you even think about. I know what you eat, how you sleep, what your personality is like. It's exciting.

I realize something, though. Everything I know about you doesn't make me love you more. I realize this: all the love I have for you is already here, inside my heart. A new blossom unfolded today and it makes me wonder how many other flowers are on this branch of love. It makes me smile.

Today you're my little Valentine. It's the very best version of this holiday dedicated to love. It's the very best.

I can't wait to hold you. To kiss your cheeks. To love you in every real way that a mom loves her son. It's all here for you.

I love you, baby. I love you so much.