August
7, 2012
Dearest Elliot,
With each passing day, I can't help but stop and realize how
happy I am. You are
only nine months old and SO full of life. Your laugh can brighten anyone's day. Your smile is contagious. Your heart is so pure. Your curiosity is
inspiring!
I could not help but sit back and smile the other day. You were crawling
around and very busy.
You were on a mission with your blocks and your cars. You were giggling and
maneuvering. You were
smiling while you played.
At one point, you just STOPPED what you were doing. You turned around and
looked at me with those big brown eyes. You smiled. And in that moment, I prayed for you. I prayed that you will always find happiness. Even in the simple things.
I love you. I've always considered myself to be a
happy person. Being
your mommy has redefined the term "happy" for me. Happy for me is knowing you're
you.
All my love,
Mommy
Happiness Is...
Acting
on your dreams.
Building
bridges, not walls.
Common
sense and moderation.
Disposition,
not circumstance.
Embracing
optimism.
Feeling
what you do matters.
Giving
more than receiving.
Having
good friends.
Inside
you, not ‘out there.’
Job
well done.
Knowing
when to let go.
Living within
your means.
Making
the world a better place.
Not
going to bed angry.
Optional,
and so is misery.
Progress,
not perfection.
Quality
of your thoughts.
Realistic
expectations.
Sharing
love and laughter.
Today
well lived.
Unbridled
enthusiasm.
Vintage
memories.
Whatever
makes your heart sing.
eXuberance
for your existence.
Your
choice: if not now, when?
Zzzz’s,
a good night’s sleep.
©
Meiji Stewart.
