Me and You

Yesterday morning for an an hour or two, we were partners in crime, just me and you.

I had my breakfast with you on my knee, I ate my toast and you drank my tea.

Words of wisdom were passed from father to son, new ideas for a mind so open and young,

and then it was my turn to hear something new, thoughts of the world from a child's point of view.

Next, off by yourself, you go to get dressed. I sneak to my bed for a ten minute rest.

But you are alert and wise to my plan, no longer at breakfast, you know where I am.

Quickly you join me under the cover and now we are playing at hiding from mother.

A cave made from cloth and only for two, we shut out the world, now it is just me and you.

And now in the dark there are promises made about sweets that you want and games to be played.

I have no defence from a father's emotion, walls weakened and breached by total devotion

to a son, now a boy and growing so fast. Moments like this are not going to last.

With that in mind, here's what I'll do, write it down here for just me and you.

It's time to get ready, the game is now done. You're off to school for some learning and fun.

But now there's a problem, your changing your tone. No huff please, no puff, I'll just stay at home.

Here's what we'll do son, to prolong the laughter, I'll take you to school and go to work after.

Come put on your jacket, I'll help with that shoe. We join Ollie and Mother, not just me and you.

So I thank you, my boy, for the time that we passed, a morning with you just flies by so fast.

Being so close to you makes me feel strong, easy to handle the things that go wrong. 

You are my strength, my love and my shield. You are the best of my promise fulfilled.

It could not be different, I don't want it to be. Nothing more, nothing less, than just you and me.

Sometimes I forget how lucky I am

Hace poco me encontré con un video muy bonito cuyas palabras hacían brotar sentimientos familiares para mí y quería compartirlo con ustedes, mis pequeños hijos.

'Sometimes I forget
how lucky I am
to be your mama
and to have this life -
I forget when you wake me up way too early
demanding all of my attention.
I forget when you're tellig me a story
and I'm half listening.
I forget when you're playing outside
without a care in the world.
I forget when you cry out for me
and I know this means another long night
but then it hits me with such a force
I'm so lucky to have another day with you
I'm so lucky to hear your little voice
I'm so lucky to watch your imagination soar
I'm so lucky to be the one that makes you feel safe'


Recuerdo el día en el que supe que estaba embarazada de ustedes y recuerdo exactamente como me sentí cuando te pusieron en mi pecho y te vi por primera vez. Ustedes eran tan perfectos y aún lo son para mí.

Cuando la vida se ponga difícil y atareada, recuerden que me siento la persona más afortunada del mundo por el simple hecho de ser su mamá. Le amo mucho.

Big Brother

Sitting here at 4 am unable to sleep, my thoughts turn to you and how much you have grown. Recently you have turned a new page and now your story is one of a little boy who listens, makes decisions and often chooses well. 

You have grown in to the role of Big Brother, You can now quite often be caught in acts of kindness or consideration for little Ollie, His protector, his carer, his teacher.

As for us, we get on well. I can get frustrated some times, as do you, more often. Now we know how to work through those moments, I still spend too much time at work, but that is the nature of the beast. Our time together is punctuated much more with exclamations of joy and excitement, than recriminations. Oh and how we like to dance! Let us keep our own council on the music we choose.

Tomorrow we discover which school you have been allocated. It is no longer a scary prospect to let others be in charge of guiding what you think about the world. I feel we (and when I say we, I mean your mother) have been careful enough to find you a place of learning that will protect the generous and caring spirit we have seeded in you. And we will pay attention to see that this is so.

As to how I feel now being your dad, tired I would say. It is not an easy life, but it is infinitely easier than it could be. We have a wonderful life through the chance of birth, but one that requires some effort, However, the reward of your attention, of you calling me back as I leave for work, telling me, "Daddy, don't forget your hug, your kiss and your raspberry!", of you snuggling into me whilst watching a film or reading Dr Suez, these jewels are worth it all.

Love you, buddy, My boy. Milancito. Big Brother x

Oliver Ormes, 1 año, 5 meses y 11 días.

Algunos detalles que deseo recordar del Oliver de hoy:

1. Cada vez que me llamas 'mami' y me pides 'tete' haces que me explote el corazón.
2. Tus abrazos que aprietan hasta el alma.
3. Tu graciosa manera de caminar y tus intentos fallidos por saltar.
4. Lo emocionado que te pones al ver llegar a tu daddy del laburo.
5. Qué empieces tus días corriendo a buscar a tu hermano.
6. Qué no puedas decir 'Milan' y lo llames 'Mimi'
7. La graciosa manera en que pronuncias algunas palabras.
8. Todos los besos y abrazos que regalas frecuentemente a quienes más quieres.

¡Te queremos tanto!

#pequeñoOliver #littleOBOT #1A5M11D