Today is your 1st Birthday. The first of many to come. And I just can't believe that it is already here. I know it's cliche to say, but the last year has passed in a blur. You have grown up so much. The sweet, wrinkled, pink baby that came home from the hospital with us a year ago is now a walking (almost), jabbering, giggling, hard-headed toddler that I can't get enough of.
You are unlike any baby I have ever been around. And, believe me, I have been around a lot of babies! You are so brave, it amazes me every day. We went to the beach for the first time a couple days ago and you were fearless. I expected a little aprehension the first time you saw the waves. Or the first time you touched the sand. No fear. You immediately started crawling out into the ocean. Didn't stop for a second. I was in awe.
You are just about as hard-headed as it comes. I blame that on your Daddy. When Momma tells you 'No-No!' you shake your head back & forth but continue to do what you want. Even after a swat on the arm/leg you are not phased. I can see many battles in the future...
Your favorite things right now are music/dancing and phones. Whenever you hear a phone ring, or even for no reason sometimes, you will put your hand up to your ear like you are answering the phone. My heart melts every time. Whenever there is music playing you will bounce up & down with one or both of your hands in the air. It is the most precious thing I have ever seen. You love to dance!
You have been such an easygoing baby. I love you more than I ever thought possible. If you would just learn how to say 'Momma' my world would be complete :)
Love,
Momma
