I am very lucky to have 2 of the sweetest men in my life. One burps in my face and it's soooo cute, the other just burps. All joking aside. I couldn't ask for two better guys.
Let's start with Joe. My loving husband of 2 years and partner in crime for almost 10 years. He has always had a very caring nature about him. He won't show it on the outside a lot, but it's there. He had me at my very first "Joe hug." If you have ever had one, you know what I mean. He gave me a hug one night and it just felt like life would be ok as long as I was in his arms (tear). And he has never let me down since. Yeah, we bicker and annoy each other from time to time, but in the end, we wouldn't trade the other for the world.
We are truly a testament to the opposites attract model of dating. My taste in music, movies, books and news, ALL differ from his. I'm more of a country, pop culture, chick-flick type girl. He is more of a talk radio, sports, complex movie type guy. We do balance each other out nicely, or so I believe. He teaches me to be more open, and when I actually listen, he's right. He has turned me on to movies, food and music I NEVER would have considered before, and I have turned him off to Country and chick-flicks. See, we work!
In March, we found out we were having a baby. This was exciting news. Joe celebrated in his normal fashion with a cool and thumbs up. I, on the other hand, cried like a baby and jumped for joy. Like I said, Joe keeps his emotions tight to the chest. I accept that. I learned on October 29, 2010 just how he felt about that little boy growing inside me for the past 9 months.
Joe was amazing from the start with Lucas and he was calm and patient with me after surgery. He was helpful and non-judgemental when I needed his help getting Lucas to latch while breastfeeding. He was there for me 100%. I knew he would be, but it was just nice to see him so open with everything. He still remains the calm one at Doctors appointments. He remembers the questions to ask, while I forget. He has always had a magic touch of calming Lucas. I like to think it's "a guy thing." He is an amazing Father to an amazing little boy.
Then there's Lucas. He was a spitfire before he was even born. Laying on my sciatica at 10 weeks and kicking like a champ right up until the end. He knew he had an appearance to make, and that he did on October 29, 2010. He came out swinging. Literally, the doctors were surprised at how active he was at birth, they had to test his glucose to make sure there wasn't an underlying problem. And there wasn't. He was perfect! All 8 lbs 15 oz of him. He was a quiet boy who only cried when he needed something and was quickly soothed by food or rocking. Aside from a few weeks of colic, he still only really cries for a reason.
He is a man of many sounds. I remember his first cry. It was the sweetest sound I have ever heard, magical even. We laughed the first time we heard him poop. There was no mistaking that sound for gas! We may not care for the smell of wet cheez-its his burps bring, but that sound is always precious. He is now starting to make cooing noises. I'm pretty sure he is going to speak sooner than we think. If he spends anymore time with me, I know for sure he'll be talking by 4 months and his first words will be to tell me to hush!
He is now more active. He plays on his playmat and focus on faces and toys. He watches the dogs and the cat with great intrigue. He knows what he wants to do and when he wants to do it. When playtime is over, the boy needs a nap. If he doesn't get it, look out!
Joe and Lucas make my days great. I often find myself going to bed with tears in my eyes thankful for the love and kindness they both show me on a daily basis. They both love me for ME and that's more than I can say for myself sometimes.
Remember to love your men. They might not always show how they feel, but they still feel it and will show you when neccessary.
Love to my guys,
Lisa
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