Poetry You Inspired -- No Title

                                              

I listen for the sound of your heartbeat 
the way a musician listens to catch the tone
my natural disposition is nomad by heart
but I have learned not to roam
because your heart is my permanent home
in you I have located the balance we all seek
its because of you that I know
just because its always good
doesn't mean its always sweet
but you're my sweetheart always
I'm watching your growth into a young king through a jaded lens
because I want you to be my special little guy for all days
I know I gotta step back and let you grow
its the way of the world
but its the way of the mother to never let her baby go

Learning Your ABCs

A few months after you turned 2, and we were all working with you on your ABC's

You've Always Had Rhythm

This was your 2nd Christmas, a few months after you had turned 1. We were getting ready to go visit our relatives and eat good food. You had to have a DanceBreak first. 

Epic Ussies

Just photos of you and I... year two!

We were at TT Ebony's hose waiting for her to feed us. So. Ussies. 

Monday morning. Early, chilly start to the work/school week. We were fly, per the usual.

At Sherman Park. Our first time on a swing together. It was amazing, to say the least.

This was also taken at TT's house. We were playing around. 

This was the day we went to Bronzeville Fest in the Bronzeville District and State Fair. Super fun times! 

Early morning tomfoolery. Saturday mornings are the best with you. 

I tried to impress upon you how hot is was outside, but you didn't care. 

I actually just took this photo today! We went and picked out a gift for one of your friends, Marli. 

Same day. I'm going to guess you were hot, lol. 

Headed to drop you off to your daddy. You're such a cute little thing in the morning. 

At this point, you've become a natural charmer. 

Neck Terrorist. 

Mama and Zy <3. I can see a little resemblance here. 

I had had a very long week. Coming home to you Friday evening was the best way to end it. 

You and Daddy

Looking just like twins with your locs and your dashikis. 2 years old :)) 

A Few Wise Words . . .

At this point in your life, you're becoming your own person and ultimately making the types of decisions that will affect the rest of your life. I, as well as the rest of your family, will always be here behind you for advice and to support those decisions.

As you go into the world, prepare to make mistakes. Some will cost you a lot, but those are the ones you need to pay attention to the most. Learn from them so they aren't repeated in the future.

You're handsome (I know this without ever having met future you) and I know that women will be tempting. But I want to tell you this to help you maintain focus on what is important at this stage in life.

Love you, always. 

Its You!

So you're two now, and on top of being completely energetic and full of personality, you are the most beautiful child I've ever encountered (it kind of helps that you're my own, lol).

These are a few professional pictures you took with CMP and I think he did a perfect job of displaying your perfection.

I love you :)