Friday, July 25, 2008

Oh my, what a beautiful man!

I fell in love with him instantenously.


The first time I saw him he was surrounded by beautiful women on a little white couch. They touseled his hair and kissed him unceasingly. I do admit, I wished to do the same-- what girl couldn't when so unexpectedly confronted with such a handsome man? He bore this all with good grace, with the lazy beauty of one used to being admired. My eyes locked onto his face, into his ocean-deep hazel eyes, the gentle curve of his cheek and nose, his soft brown hair undulating in gradual waves over his head. For one second-- for one tiny fateful moment, he looked away from his devotees and glanced in my direction. He had the casual confdence of one completely at his ease. I could not hesitate. I reached out my fingers and with trembling hands took him into my arms and held him in a tight embrace. In return he kicked off his booties and commenced to suck on my shoulder.


I had come face to face with an angel.


His name is Barek Gabriel. He is four months old, and he is the third grandchild to be born into my family.


Barek is perhaps the best behaved baby I have ever met. I do not speak completely from bias. I have spent much of my middle school career tending impish and ratty children. Truly, young Barek is neither an imp nor a rat. He is a handsome prince in a most un-froglike form (unless you dress him in too much green) and only utters cries at the hungry hour. His birth and name come with stories fit for a fairy book. His life, considering from where he has come, is sure to be blessed.


Dearest baby Bear,


I am a fan. Welcome.


Love sincerely,

Aunt Jos




5 comments:

Dylan said...

Awww. He is a cute little guy.
You're a wonderful aunt.
I don't think any of my aunts have ever or will ever blog entirely about me.
I wonder how it feels.

I love the post, Jos!

Keep em coming!

They don't come often enough.

Dylan said...

Oh, and I like the new format. It threw me for a loop at first.

I liked the old one too.

Could you assist me in changing mine, perhaps? I don't know how to do it...

Sasha Mari said...

oh joslynn- it is devine! thank you thank you and ode to my baby boy is a sweet gift of the heart for this new mom. i love you jos.

Original Kos said...

Wonderful! I especially love the picture of you and he on the bed.

The girls in our family dote, don't we?

I love the green. I think you're ahead of the fall fashionistas, Jos.

Brittany said...

Another excellent post, indeed. I am a fan, truly.