Dear Lleyton,
I have been thinking about this day since the day
you were born. Truth is, I've been thinking about it even before you
were born! I've always wondered what it would be like to watch my baby
turn one. To see you sitting in the highchair, smashing cake all
over your face, your big toothy smile, and wide innocent
loving eyes. I imagined what a magical moment it would be, and how
wonderful it would be to witness and be a part of. And now here we
are. I still can not believe you are already one years old. My
baby is ONE! Last year at this time, you were still inside of
me, just about to be born, just ready to take your first breath and
cry your first cry, and drink your first milk, and snuggle up in our
arms. The moment
you were placed in my arms, I felt like all was right with the world.
And I knew that you were here to teach us all about the possibilities of
miracles and to never ever give up. You are strong and determined and
you wanted to be born so badly my son. You have a purpose on this
planet that much I know for sure. You wanted to be here and
you needed to be here for something special. I can't wait to
watch you grow and find out exactly who you will become, because I know
it will be a person of substance in this world. Someone special. Just
as you were the moment you were born. I can't believe, looking back on
that day, that here we are, one year later already. I wish I could bottle you up and keep you my
little baby forever. You have been the best baby a mother could hope
for, and I had no idea how much I could love one little being. So fun and
perfect in your own ways. My love for you is endless, it overflows when I look at
you. I am the
luckiest person in the world to have you in my life. I want you to
know that I will love you forever, and I will always be here for you. Even when you are all grown up (no no no and no!), you will always be my
perfect little baby, and I will always love you more than humanly
possible. You are a true miracle in our lives. Your daddy and I are
so blessed and in awe at what a miracle it is to watch you grow. Your
first breath, your first smile, the first time you rolled over, the
first time you sat up, ate food, the first time you stood, your first words, taking your first steps -- and every moment in between. Yes, even all those
sleepless nights – I loved the quiet moments of holding and
snuggling up to you in our bed. You have filled our lives with even
more love than we knew was possible as you made us a family. We
are so very proud to be your Mama and Dada!
Happy First Birthday my sweet baby boy! I love you forever and ever and ever...
Hugs and Kisses,
Mommy
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