In about 30 minutes, we will be celebrating another 1st for you...You're first birthday. Wow. This year has really flown by. A little bit ago, I went in and got you out of bed and just held you and rocked for a little while, thinking about everything that this past year has entailed. Everyone told me before you arrived that time would fly by, and though I knew that it would go quickly, I never imagined that time could pass this fast!
It doesn't seem like it was possibly a year ago that we were busy preparing for your arrival. I don't know if I ever told you or not, but I could not sleep the night before we went to the hospital to have you. Mommy stayed up really late, then got up really, really early. I'm sure it was the excitement, but at the time all I could think was that there was laundry to be done. I remember blogging that morning (probably around 4:30a.m.). I said that it was my last pregnancy blog and the last blog before I had you. I swear I just wrote those words last week, not nearly a year ago!
Before we knew it though, after 11 hours in labor, there you were. You were absolutely perfect in every way, even your little cone head! I thought you were (and still think you are) the most beautiful baby I have ever seen. You came into this world so curious and rarely cried. Your daddy and I so much enjoyed getting to know and love you those first few days. When we brought you home we were scared, and worried. Our lives now revolved around you and making you happy! I guess we must have been somewhat successful, because you are one of the happiest babies I have ever seen! Even though the first few days were hard, we made it through.
Your first year was full of so many memories. We had our share of sad times in your first year, but those were few and far between. We have made so many more happy memories that it's hard to remember the sad ones! From two different major road trips to trips to the lake and zoo to all of your first holidays, there are so many great memories! You've had so many experiences in your one year of life. It is our goal as your parents to allow you to experience everything, and I would say that we are doing a good job of that so far! Every new experince you encounter head on with a smile. You are so flexible and just go with the flow, even if it means napping in your stroller or car seat, eating a meal early or late, or any other disruption to your typical schedule, you're still smiling and happy!
You have also changed a lot in the past year. You've grown by over 15 pounds and several inches! You mastered rolling over, then crawling, and now you're working on walking. You say mama, dada, bye, bubba, papa, mimi, bella, and hi. You're ornery and sweet, playful and happy, silly and so so funny! I thought I loved you in the newborn stage, but then you became a baby and I loved you more. I thought I loved you in the baby stage, and then you became a one year old, and I loved you more. I can't wait to see what the next stage of your life is and see how much more I love you.
The laughs, kisses, snuggles, the smiles, the "I love yous" with the pointed finger, and the love I have for you makes every day worth it! I am so bless to be your mommy. I love you more every single day. I can't wait to see what surprises are in store for your second year of life.
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY LITTLE MAN!!
Love always,
Your Mommy
Okay, I am not supposed to be crying. This is your kiddo! What a great letter. When he is bigger he will definitely treasure this. You are an awesome mom. Hope you make it through this day with nothing but smiles. :D Although, he is definitely worth all the emotion no matter how it comes out:tears or smiles.
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