Sullivan’s Birth Story

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I’m currently sitting with an almost two week old little guy cuddled up on my chest. Becoming a mama again has been the most wonderful gift I could have ever imagined. I think that I grew a second heart just to make room for all of the love I have for him. Then there’s the third heart that holds all of the love I gain in the moments I watch my two babies interact. Elouise is already the best big sister and is so sweet to her brother. Well, it took me over a year and a half to write down Elouise’s birth story and I was not going to wait that long to document little man’s arrival. So without further ado, I give you the story of how we met Sullivan Gray Cannon.

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A Letter to my Son

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Dear Sullivan,

Today is your due date, yet here I sit with you cuddled on my chest. I am so thankful that you came early because I already can’t imagine life without you in it. You have filled a void in our family that I didn’t even know existed. Everyone told me that my heart would grow when you arrived, but when I looked at your sweet face for the first time I think it just about burst with love for you. You are unlike anything that I could have ever imagined, you are far more sweet, snugly, and perfect. You have already grown and changed in this last week and I am desperate for time to slow down so I can soak it all up. Yet, imagining the things we get to watch you learn and do makes me giddy. You have so many firsts ahead of you and I can’t wait to see your little personality develop with each new day.

Thank you for making me a mama again. Being the second born in no way makes you second best. It just means that you are twice as lucky to already have a sister to love you. I promise to guide you as you grow and, with your Daddy’s help, to shape you into a strong, kind, and caring man. I promise that you will never be alone or unloved, because you will always have the support and love of your family and your Heavenly Father.

Thank you for simply being you, because everything that you already are is exactly what our family needed.

Love,

Your Mama

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EMA Awards Gala with Babyganics

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This past weekend I got to walk the green carpet at the Environmental Media Association’s Awards Gala as a guest of my friends at Babyganics. Okay, so maybe I walked the carpet at the end of the event and not when the paparazzi were snapping photos, but it was still pretty cool. Yes, you read that right, my 37 week pregnant self and my hubby got to attend a star studded awards gala at Warner Bros studio, but that wasn’t event the best part. The evening was filled with enlightening speeches and introductions to brands and companies, like Babyganics, who are working hard to create a better world.

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A Letter to My Baby Before She Becomes a Big Sister

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Dear Elouise,

Tonight Daddy got to rock you to sleep, but as always I came and prayed with you first. You held my hand and mumbled along with my words. Then when it was time to give smoochies you reached up and grabbed my face and pulled it in for a big kiss. If that didn’t melt my heart, the way you freely stated “I love you mom” all on your own put me right over the edge. You are the sweetest, most wonderful thing.

I never knew how much love I could feel for someone or something until I found out that you were growing inside of me. For those 41 weeks that you grew, you were always on my mind. I ate special foods, thought about what you would look like, and prayed for you constantly. Then you came bursting into the world and I will never forget seeing your sweet face for the first time and holding you close as your Daddy and I cried. We couldn’t believe you were ours, and we still can’t. 

For the last 20 months it’s just been the three of us sharing adventures, snuggles, and giggles. Most nights after you go to bed we talk about how much we miss you and love you and look through videos and pictures of you on our phone. We even joke about waking you up just to get in some more cuddles and playtime. You are so smart and we are amazed at the things you have already accomplished in your short little life, like walking at 10 months, counting to 10 at 1 year, or singing your ABC’s at 18 months. Your Mama and Daddy are so proud of you baby girl.

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The Cannon Adventures: Life Lately

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So, I wanted to take a few minutes to update you all on what’s been going on in the Cannon household. I shared before about how this Fall was going to be filled with unknowns and you all responded with such kind words of encouragement. Well, we finally have some answers, although they aren’t exactly what we thought they would be.

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