transitions & growth

It's been a couple weeks since my last post, as life just keeps happening.
Joaquin is growing, as are we. Joaquin has had many firsts over the past few weeks. He had his last bottle, used the potty to go "agua" as he calls it, and moved into his own room with a few more months of the crib. I admit that he is no longer a baby, although always my baby, he is now a little boy. Here is a little excerpt from a journal I keep for Joaquin(which is the only thing I can manage to keep for him!):

"Today was a big day. A time of transitions and growth. Tonight, I held you and gave you your last bottle. I once fed you from my breast, your dad fed you your first bottle, and now I feed you your last. I didn't think I would feel as emotional as I have about it, but I notice what the future holds in letting go and watching you grow and mature in to the beautiful person you were born to be."