It has been one year since we had the extraordinary experience of meeting you. It's hard to believe how little we knew you then and how much we think we know you now. Which I realize will be nothing compared to a year from now-- or 5 or 10 or 20. But I can now imagine how fast those years will come.
Whooowee did this year fly. Time flies when you're hanging out with an awesome baby. Isn't that how the saying goes?
At any rate, you have been an awesomely consistent person so far. From the beginning, you have been mellow, kind, happy, thoughtful, observant... with a touch of feistiness which your Dad says comes from your Mama. You are what they call a 'textbook' baby. You hit milestones when you 'should' and you follow all the 'easy baby' rules. And we are eternally grateful.
A year ago you were tiny and sleepy and had very few, persistent needs. We watched you, day after day, turn into a strong, independent, curious and happy (dare I say) BOY. A boy that we adore. You continue to light up the faces and dispositions of almost everyone who crosses your path. You make it so easy.
Except when you don't. Which is pretty infrequent, but I must mention it so you don't get a big head from all of these positive adjectives I'm piling up here. You do have a knack for whining when you're tired or tired of something. And if the Whining Warning doesn't cause the problem to be resolved, wenching your body back or away or somewhere difficult soon follows, which can do wonders for our blood pressure.
Let's work on not doing that.
Overall.....overall this year with you has easily been one of the most rewarding and happy of our lives. Thank you for making us a family and for being you. Here's to many, many more.
We love you today,
Mama and Dad
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Totally just started crying again after watching the video. <3
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