It's after 1:00 am on October 27, 2010 and I can't sleep. You're turning 1 today! It's hard to believe that one year ago today I was laying in a hospital bed awake, just as I am now, waiting to see just when you'd make your debut. It turns out you were fashionably 6 days late and may have been even later! But it was meant to be and you joined us in this world at 8:59 am that Tuesday morning - a head full of beautiful dark hair, all 9 lb. 1 oz. and 20" of you! Your Dad couldn't stop looking at you - amazed at how active you were, trying to get away from the nurses. We should have known from those first few moments that you would be so independent early on.
I sit here counting the hours until you wake up, knowing I really must get some sleep so I can be pleasant and really enjoy our day together. But I just can't seem to rest my eyes. Each time I try, I flash back to some moment you made me proud - and there sure are a lot of those for just 1 year of life. Whether it's catching you rollover for the first time on video, knowing when a book is right side up, or practicing your very first steps over and over again, I can't help but smile remembering each and every exciting moment of your first year.
I can't wait to see you grow into a happy, smart, funny little girl, but I'm going to enjoy every single second of it!
You are our special girl and we love you more than words can say.
Love,
Mama
1 comment:
This is the second time I've cried today! Thanks, Cindy! hehe. Happy Birthday, B!!
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