One Year Wonder

Dear Baby P,

You are officially a 1-year-old and I can't believe I'm typing those words. Just yesterday Daddy and I were welcoming your sweet little self into the world. Nostalgia sets in and I realize that my time with you as my precious wee one is numbered and believe me when I say that I hold you tighter and longer because of it. When you are extra cuddly and nuzzle into my shoulder, I sit with you that much longer. My to-do list can wait. When you won't stop giggling because I'm tickling your back, I soak in your laughter, memorizing it for later. When you throw food on the floor while grinning with delight, I remind myself to let it go because it's the moment I'll remember fondly when you're older.

Because of you, boy noises are funny, and toy war zones are the sign of a productive day. I love doing laundry only to pull out one of your polo's right after I've hung up one of Daddy's. And having to chase you down to fish dog food out of your mouth, although a never-ending battle, makes me smile every time. These 'little things' are some which I cherish most about life with you.

Thank you for being the world's greatest.

We love you,

Mommy and Daddy

other 12 month milestones:

you got your 5th and 6th teeth within 2 weeks of each other. and you had your first encounter with a virus - yucky! grr and quack....are the sounds which i hear a lot. if we are on a walk with the girls, princess' leash is in your hands, end of story. you love, love aunt sophia...watermelon and chicken, and point to daddy when i ask you where he is in the room.