The Best Gift

One last Mother's Day note - Just this past week Anthony added a new word to his dialogue, mama.  The first time he used it knowingly and looking at me I cried.  What a sweet sound coming out of our sweet boy.  I know I'll hear those words come from his mouth thousands of times in our future together; sometimes they'll be kind and patient while other times they will be demanding or mad.  I hope I never forget the powerful effect of hearing it the first time and having it pull so strongly on my heart.  Anthony saying and knowing his mama truly is the best gift ever.