My sweet baby girl,
You aren’t a baby anymore… You are a 1 year old!! Yesterday we had your big birthday party and over 50 people came! So many people love you and that makes Mommy burst with pride and joy! Today we went to the doctor for your 12 month well visit and to make sure you were over that sickness you had a couple weeks ago. They pricked your finger and you didn’t even flinch. The nurse was telling all the other ladies how great you were! And the nurse who took your measurements was laughing at how you point your toes so much- she said she’s never seen a child so young do that. You are our perfect little ballerina already! You are super long for your age- almost off the charts… maybe you will be tall like Grandda!
The last couple days you have started walking a lot more. I’m pretty sure you will have this down in just a couple weeks. You are almost there! You started waving so hard that almost your whole body shakes… It’s so cute! You’ve got the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen, and though you only have two bottom teeth still, the doctor said today that the top four would be breaking through any time. Exciting! You also started throwing little mini-tantrums every once in a while when you don’t get what you want. Mommy and Daddy are still learning how to deal with it, and trying not to laugh because it’s pretty pitiful. But 99% of the time you are a perfect angel- everyone always comments on how sweet, friendly, and well-behaved you are. You are always up to something- walking, crawling, playing, rolling, banging… you are a busy, busy little bee, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Life’s too short to just sit around and watch huh, Pres?
Thank you for truly being my perfect little princess. I cannot believe how fast this year went by, and from what I hear, the next few will go even faster. I take hundreds of pictures of you because you change so much and I don’t want to forget anything. Everyday you bring me more and more joy, more pride, you teach me more lessons about you, our life, myself, and the Lord. I pray that you stay this kind and loving forever- I am claiming in Jesus name that we will never have the years of disobedience, manipulation, or teenage fighting. I believe that you will grow up in a home filled with love, compassion for others, selflessness, obedience, and learning to be more like Christ all the time. I promise to do my very best to help you become the most Jesus-like person you can be.
Thank you for making me a better person every day. I cry every time I think about how much I love you. I really could not love you more than I do at this very moment. You are the most amazing child ever and I thank God for you everyday. I can’t believe you’re mine. I love you, baby girl!
Mommy
