Today you turned one year old. We had pancakes for breakfast with Daddy, complete with a candle, but I didn't light it because I was afraid you might burn yourself. The picture above sums up your little personality these days so well. You're just a busy little bee buzzing from one disaster to the next. You are so eager to explore this crazy world we all live in, and so very proud of yourself whenever you figure something out. Even if that something is removing every single wipe from the dispenser one at a time...
...while watching Sesame Street. Ahh, my little multi-tasker. I'm so proud of you.
You are fearless - far too brave for your own good sometimes. You are starting to voice your opinions more dramatically, including throwing yourself down on the floor crying and stomping your feet. I try my best not to laugh at you, but you are so darn cute I can't help it. Someday you'll understand why you're not supposed to eat dog food and flowers, why you shouldn't climb up things when you can't get down, and why I say "no" to you so many times everyday.
You still like to be carried around sometimes, which I love, except you are getting heavier every day. Your little chubby legs are leaning out with all the walking, and now running, that you do. You are rarely still these days. You have six teeth now and you like to use them on anything and everything, from food to toys to toes. You are a true animal lover even though the animals haven't exactly learned to love you back. You get that from me. You like to wake up very, very, slooooooooooooowly, you get that from your dad.
You have brightened our home with your smiles and giggles. I'd rather watch your crazy antics than any show on TV. You have taught me that I need to work on my patience, and that I can survive on very minimal amounts of sleep. You have also taught me that all the sacrifices of being a parent are rewarded tenfold when I see your sweet face. This first year has been a whirlwind of emotions and learning for me, I can't believe how quickly it has passed. I'm so looking forward to watching you grow up, just please try not to grow up too fast.
I love you with all my heart,
Mommy
xoxoxo
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