I always thought seeing my baby for the first time would be the most surreal moment of my life.
But honestly, watching Matthias grow right before my eyes — and become the light he is — has brought more meaning to my life than I ever could have imagined.
Some things he does that leave me in awe:
• Takes care of his stuffed animals: “HABIBI. Awe you hungwy?! Yeah? You want mowe?!”
• Says “WOW, beautiful Mama!” when I wear anything but sweats.
• Lifts his hands to pray, kisses his icons, and waves, “Night night, Jesus!” before bed.
• Finishes our prayer, “Thank you God for…” with “TETA” and all of his aunts, uncles, and cousins ❤️
• Keeps everyone in order: “BE CAWEFUL, WEEYAM. NO STWEET, NOELLE.”
• Balances toddler sass with perfect manners: “No tank yew, Mama. Scuse me, Train. Yew welcome, guys!”
• Thinks his name is “Davis” because he looks like Young David from @gominno.
• Shakes with excitement every garbage day: “BYE GAWBAGE TWUCK! TANK YEW!”
• Runs into Abouna Mark’s arms every Sunday and gives peace to everyone in church.
• Memorizes every song he hears — from “Kyrie Eleison” to “The Muffin Man.”
• Loves eating with people: “Taibeen! Sahtein, Jido.”
• Tries to name the 12 apostles: “James, John, Muffin, Thomas, Andrew, Jesus, Mama.”
• Squeals by the window: “MAMA, YOOK! DADA HOME!!!”
• Lights up our world with his hugs and pure soul 🥺💙
Happy 2nd Birthday to the boy I can’t believe I get to call my son.
And happy year 2 to us — the year we grew into our rhythm and joy as a family 🥰
