On the eve of your 1st birthday

At this time last year you were still taking residence in my womb and hadn't a clue that, come morning, you would be making your entrance into a very big world. I look at this picture and hardly recognize that new mama and itty bitty babe, but I do remember the overwhelming feeling of love......that I will never forget. Those first months of your life were some of the hardest, and most humbling, I've ever experienced. Sleepless nights, a foreign body, raging hormones and a move made for a rocky start, but we got into our groove pretty quickly and have became quite the pair.
Once you figured out how to pull yourself around, there's been no stopping you and, in only a few weeks, you've become a full time walker. You've always been very independent, no matter the stage, and not much for snuggling, but recently you've turned into quite the love bug and really enjoy some one on one time. I like to think that you are doing this to help me with all your current changes and to show me you still need me......maybe I just tell myself that to forget that one day you'll tell me you don't need my help. {oh it makes my heart hurt}
You are a joy little man, perfectly created with love by a Father who wrote your story long before you became part of mine. May you always know how deeply you are loved and how blessed we feel to call you ours. Happiest 1st birthday love.