Bittersweet Birthday

Our baby boy turned one this weekend!  One, can you believe it?  I can't.  Time has truly flown by.  Everyone told me it would, but I just didn't realize it until I experienced it firsthand.  I was so excited for him, and happy for a healthy, fun year full of development.  However, I have to admit, I was a little sad to see it come.  Although the toddler years will be full of wonderful memories, his first year just melted my heart.  So, Parker, in honor of you and your birthday celebration, here's 12 wonderful things I love about you and the past 12 amazing months...

I love every single babble of ma-ma and da-da.

I love how you start singing yourself to sleep when I stop singing.

I have loved being able to wake up to your smiling face every morning and stay with you all day.

I love the way you laugh and play peek-a-boo.

I love how social and silly you are.

I love how you cuddle with me in the mornings because you aren't quite ready to do anything.

I love it when you say uh-oh... even if you dropped something on purpose (which I know you do).

I love the adorable faces you make.

I love that you look just like your daddy, and I love the way you and your daddy love each other.

I love you for loving me unconditionally even when I make so many mistakes as mommy.

I loved watching you discover your hands and feet.

I loved seeing you take your first steps.

This has been an incredible year, and I look forward to being able to teach you new things.  You've been so flexible with our activities like road trips, youth camp, church events, and visitors.  I can't wait to start having conversations with you.  You're my little pooh bear, my buddy, my sunshine, and my stinker.  I love you way behind my back.  Thank you Lord for the blessing of children.  Help me raise him to know you, love you, serve you, and worship you.