Happy Mother's Day. We had a great day here...breakfast in bed for Susan (Noah was a huge help), cards and a gift (a day of pampering TBD), time in the late morning for her to go get a pedicure, a family walk to keep her streak going and then to my parents' house for dinner. I got my run in with Noah and Baxter the Dog while Susan was getting her pedicure...perfect day for a run with high 50's and sunny. Noah still doesn't seem to know what to think of the forward-facing "Bob", but he didn't complain and we finished strong shortly after Susan go home from her pedicure. Dinner was great as we had many eager helpers (Noah is the first grandchild on both sides).
It was a really nice day and I was glad to be able to show my appreciation and love for my wife on her first mother's day. I mentioned earlier that I think Noah gets his stamina from her and I want to point out that without her persistence, I don't know where'd we be today. She was the one who brought up the original concern with our pediatrician at our 2-month visit; insisted that we not ignore it any longer at our 4-month visit; and got us in to see the neurologist 3 weeks earlier than they originally told us the first available appointment was. She is on top of our crazy schedule at all times, always puts in the extra set of exercises with Noah when neither really wants to, is his #1 advocate in everything we do, adores him unconditionally and still makes time for me. She has run 9 marathons, multiple triathalons and even a full Iron Man up at Lake Placid two summers ago. A few Christmas's ago she came home in tears with two shopping bags full of toys - she was upset that every kid might not get a toy to open on Christmas morning. She is the toughest, most resilient, compassionate and caring person I know and I'm proud, happy, lucky to have her as my wife and Noah is the luckiest little boy in the world to have her as his mother. Together, I know the three of us can do and get through anything - pediatric stroke included.
I've gotta say, Brad: Although the love, devotion and compassion you and Susan have for Noah is nothing less than one can expect knowing the two of you, your writing on this blog has been a pleasant surprise. Sincere, thematic, and touched with just the right amount of humor, it really has been great to read. It is much easier said than done to put feelings into words, and opening up your emotions for the world to see can be daunting (especially so for us manly men, who so often use grunts and loud screeches to express emotion). It must be heartwarming to know that the three of you have such a large support network of family and friends, and we're thrilled to see that you're looking at the situation through a positive lens. As always, we're just sad that we're no longer local so that we could spend more time together (although hopefully that may change...) Anyway, keep up the great writing, buddy!
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