Your Mother Through My Eyes

Sammy,

We're painting, putting furniture together, buying diapers, washing baby clothes, and getting the house ready for family life. The amount of change your mother and I have gone through is amazing, and we've never been more excited about our lives than now. Change is going to be constant in your life, but its important to understand where you're from to know where you're going. You're almost here, and I'd be remiss if I didn't have our first conversation about your mom now(one of many in the future I'm sure). The most important woman you're ever going to meet is your mother. Her name is Kristal Luann Pecherski, I'm sure she's gonna kill me for mentioning her middle name, but no one can escape their name (you won't either Samuel Fidel Carlson). You're going to discover your mother is the most inspiring person in this world, and in my experience, true inspiration is a rare trait in this world. True inspiration will drive you to constantly improve yourself, give you ideas of greatness you never thought you would reach, guide you through rough times, and foster a sense of constant creativity that permeates every cell in your body. This is how I feel every day spent with your mom. You're going to reach and fall plenty of times in life, much as I have in mine, but the difference between failing and being a failure is the inspiration to reach for greatness even at your lowest moments. Having your mom in your corner gives you a partner constantly picking you up, and if you forget how to do it on your own, she'll give you a swift kick in the ass to remind you. The greatest blessing in your life is being your mother's son. Your mother will always be a part of you, even when you hate it, and that ability to drive yourself to be greater comes from her. I'm forever intoxicated with love for your mother, and you will be too. She loves the reality of who I am, and will be your greatest fan. You will be showered with love, affection, generosity, patience, and laughter. That's the sort of light your mom brings into this world, and now you're a part of it. We love you more each day son, and though we're painted, diapered, washed and ready, none of it means anything without you. Your mom can't wait to inspire you to greatness, pick you up when you fall, and kick you in the ass when you need it.