One Year Later
Dear Isaac,
As I sit here today snuggling with you on your first birthday, I find myself involuntarily crying tears of joy. I feel so grateful, so blessed to be your mother. You are a pure joy to watch. Your sweet smile and great hugs melt my heart. I fell in love with you immediately; the moment you were born my heart swelled with an amazing love for you, my son. Today this love continues to grow as you grow. I love learning more about you and who you are. I love that I get to be your mother and can teach you and help shape who you are to become.
This past year hasn't been easy. In some ways, having a baby the second time around was easier than the first time around since I kind of knew what to expect. But the fact that I had a baby and a toddler was what was really hard. Not double the work, but more work. Yet more than double the joy. The love and affection you and your sister share is amazing to watch. I've joked that I hope she lets you make it to your first birthday (it's no secret that she has no concept of the word "gentle"). But here you are, already one, and what a fabulous relationship you guys have (you know, minus the fact that she pushes you down and steals your toys!!). The love you guys share is something I love to watch.
You are so precious to me, baby boy. I can't wait to see the little man you are becoming more and more each day.
Happy 1st Birthday, Isaac!
love,
Momma
