12 Weeks Old and Part of History

While I didn't vote for the guy, I felt inspired today watching the inauguration...if not for the African American community and the momentous occasion it is for them, then for the inspiration to work for and achieve your goals. I captured some of Obama's speech on video so Drew could see that he, too, was present during this historic time. Drew had some comments of his own to add.

Yesterday was our first visit to the YMCA together. He spent the time in child watch, that is until they called me to come get him because he wouldn't stop crying. Strange for Drew, but alas when I arrived at the nursery and announced that Drew's mom was there--it was, indeed, true. He was crying and enough so that he was shedding his first tears. That was a heart breaker and is making it difficult to try it again. I know, I know ... I willlll ...

Today was also our first Gymboree class. He enjoyed it and couldn't take his eyes off the only little girl in the class. She was an older woman though at 7 months. However, I think that Drew may have enjoyed dipping his toes in the sink filled with water tonight just a little more than Gymboree today. At first he held his feet out of the water, but by the time I pulled the plug on the drain he was stamping his feet left and right and splashing!

Each day with Drew is a pleasure and I look forward to new activities with him - seeing him explore and learn about our world is a great joy while at the same time very humbling. The complexity of our creation astounds me more each day - the processes of a mother and child's relationship seemingly simple is yet so profound and has so much impact on a developing child's brain. I am becoming more aware of the enormity of my responsibility to this child for his future's sake and the impact that I can have if I so choose, as well as feeling a sadness for the children whose parents aren't so devoted or even aware of their role in their child's development.