The Perfect Reunion

I had to write about this experience because it was, by far, one of my most special moments.

We are in the process of moving from Colorado to Virginia and because of the timing, Mason and I have had to be apart. We have been apart for three weeks. I have been so worried that Mason would forget about me because of the length of time apart. We have been skyping in a small attempt to keep a visual of me; however, Mason always seemed very happy when we were skyping. He wasn't skipping a beat without me. He had Gammy and Daddy and he was happy. I was very grateful that he was not devastated that I was gone. I was more than willing to take on that burden, as I'd rather be devastated than Mason, but I still felt hurt when I thought that he didn't miss me.

Mason and Matt flew into Hampton, VA on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. They stayed with Nana and Bumpa. They all had a ball and they couldn't keep Mason out of the pool. I couldn't arrive until Friday, July 9th because I had to work. I got off work early on the 9th because I just wanted to get there to see my baby.

I drove as fast as I could to get to Hampton. I called when I left and I called when I was a half hour away. Mason was awake on both of those calls. I arrive and wouldn't you know it... he's fast asleep! I grab him from Matt's arms and I hold him while he sleeps. My recollection was that Mason heard my voice and woke himself up. Matt's recollection was that I woke him up intentionally... I believe the former to be true, but that's neither here nor there... The most special moment was when Mason finally opened his eyes. Mason smiled at me, sat up and hugged me. In fact, he kept hugging me and all the while he maintained a perfect smile.

I cried.. and every time I recall the story, I tear up. He did miss me!

... and I missed him more than he will ever know.