Dearest Sami,

You are half a year old today. It is so hard to believe that just six months ago today you emerged out of my body, tiny and screaming your way into this world. That day seems like yesterday and so far away. You continue to be a powerful force of love, laughter, tears, and curiosity, growing bigger and stronger every day. You are full of life - it lives through you and is so amazing to watch.

As you grow older, you get more and more engaged in the world around you. As long as you are awake, you are almost never still - you are always looking around at your surroundings. Everything is fresh and new and interesting to you. When I give you a bath, you squirm around so much that it becomes an adventure. You’re my squirmy bug!

And then when when you are still, you are totally lost to slumber, adrift in another world. I adore holding you in my arms, rocking you and feeding you until you go to sleep. There is nothing, nothing in the world more peaceful than the sight of your face when you are sleeping. I wonder what you dream about. I hope your dreams are pleasant and beautiful.

You love people and they love you. You smile at just about everyone you see, and they get happy just at the sight of your big smile and the laughter in your eyes. Everywhere we go, you steal the show.

Your dad and I love you beyond measure. We’re so proud of you, just for being who you are. We will always love you, without conditions or expectations. We can’t wait to show you the world and for you to show the world to us. We look forward to teaching you and being tought by you. I suspect we have much to learn from you.

I love being your mother, and I am sure that even when you are a grown man, I will always remember you like this, as tiny and fragile and strong and aware as you are now. You will always be my baby boy, so full of love and life. You are and you will always be a blessing on this earth.

Happy 6th month birthday!

Love,
Your Mom