I Need a Video Camera Taped to my Hand

My dear little Maximus,
   You are absolutely the cutest thing in the world. I am so in love with you. Lately your cuteness seems to have taken on a new level. I think you are in a rapid growth stage because you are blowing my mind every day with things you are learning, saying and doing. I feel like I am always reaching for my camera to try to capture you so that I never forget any part of you. I guess thats in part why I write these blogs to you.

   As I am writing this we are wrapping up our visit in Ohio for the Thanksgiving holiday. I love being here. Your Grandma Nini really knows how to take care of us and let us all relax. Your daddy and I have so much fun with the family and your cousins love doting on you. We have been here for 10 days so far and visited most of our closest friends and family. I love bringing you to town to let everybody see you and get to know you because I am so proud of you and I don't think there is anything cuter than you in the world. Everyone adores you. You have learned so much from Charis and Gianna. This visit they taught you the Hokey Pokey and how to say "down" to grandma's dog Snickers. You have been talking a lot, and you love dancing with them. They do such a great job with you and I love watching you all play and laugh.
    You and I also spent a lot of alone time together this week while your cousins were at school and everyone else was at work. I love having quality time with you. You started eating apples this week like a big boy and its so cute to watch you. Also, your newest thing is rolling your eyes. You have had all of us cracking up because you do it at the most hilarious times. I am pretty sure you understand everything we say to you and you are very good at telling us what you want.
    Christmas is coming up and I cannot wait to experience all of it with you. You have been very captivated by all of the decorations and lights. You say "ho ho ho" when you see Santa Clause. I always loved Christmas as a kid but in the past several years I started seeing it as stressful rather than exciting. This year is different. Now, I am going to be experiencing Christmas through the eyes of a child again, and I think this will be even better than when I was a kid myself.
     I am so thankful for you baby. You bring me so much joy every single day. I hope you know how much I love you.