My favorite day of 2016 would of course be the birth of Benjamin. But I think my second favorite day is also worth mentioning, because I find myself thinking about it even to this day. The 2nd best day of 2016 for me would have to be Valentine's Day. Not only did I have an extra special valentine that year, but that was also right after Ben's birth on the 12th. The traffic and excitement had started to die down, we didn't have as many visitors, and Tommy had started to go get things ready for us to go home, and he had to work. So I had Benjamin all to myself for the most part, and that was also really the first day I got alone time with him in general. There was a lot of cuddling and bonding, but also a lot of talks about what it meant to me to be his mom, and promises were made that I have kept and will continue to keep until the day I die.
I think back to this day a lot, on both good and bad days, and am mostly reminded of the bond that was already present, but made stronger that day. I love to feel that bond constantly growing, more trust being given, and more love to share between the two of us. I love him so much sometimes it catches my breath. It's like he's my little cupid shooting arrows of true love straight to my heart. But if I've learned anything since this day, it's that this love is forever. This love is unbreakable. This love makes every ache, pain, and hardship in life worth going through. Because of you anything and everything that has come and is coming will be worth it. It will be easier because you exist. And for that, I am so thankful that I had and have the sweetest valentine. I love you Benjamin.
