One Year Old

My precious baby boy,
 It has already been a year since you entered into this world...where has the time gone? After long anticipating your arrival, you decided to surprise mommy and come three weeks early! I couldnt believe it when the Doctor sent us upstairs to the hospital to have you...I was so not prepared. But nonetheless, you were going to come and I had no idea how much love my heart could hold.  In the beginning we had some rough issues with jaundice and breastfeeding but a month passes and you were an old pro! I could tell right from the beginning that you were truly a mommy's boy...and there is nothing better. The moments we have shared are priceless. The moment you began smiling and saying dada and mama you just lit up our lives in so many ways!
The best part about it all is how much you love your big brother! There is nothing more precious than to see you two interact now that you are getting bigger. You scream when Hudson takes something from you and even though mommy may be in the other room, i know that distinct scream! lol. and of course I rescue you :0) Your brother is wonderful with you most of the time and I can see already that you are going to have a very close relationship. Your personality is something else! You are stubborn and funny and just so darn cute and you know it! You get away with more than your brother did and I just dont know why? You stand up on the couch and I say "sit down!" and you give me the most devious grin and stay standing and all I can do is laugh! Then of course after I laugh, I take the couch cushions off and put them on the floor so if you do fall, you wont get hurt.  What example is that setting??? Ugh! In some areas you have me wrapped around your finger! Ill admit it.  At the same time I realize we need to reign you in a bit :0) or you will give us a run for our money!!
I love you to pieces and you are now officially a toddler! I look forward to enjoying the next chapter of your life and I thank the Lord for sending you to me. There couldn't be a more perfect gift that he could have given me on February 26, 2009. Just as I am constantly reminding your brother, I will tell you everyday..."you're special and I love you"

Love always,
Mommy