It's Almost Here...A Birthday Letter to Jacob from Mommy! Happy 1st Birthday Jacob!

Dear Jacob,

Happy 1st Birthday big boy!

This has been an amazing past year. It has been very different from any year past.
When I had you on Christmas Day 2005, I don't think anything or anyone could have prepared me for the next 365 days.

Those days have been filled with laughter, amazement, tears, adventure, and yes, even frustration, but more than anything, love! Through everything, I never realized I could love someone as much as I love you. When I see you snuggling with your daddy, saying Mama and Dada, smiling or babbling it makes me realize even more what a joy and how amazing you really are.

You were the tiniest person I had ever held when your daddy handed you to me , and now you are a 'toddler' who can babble and nearly walk. I know you will never stop amazing me.

Thank you for being patient with me this past year and allowing me to learn some of the ropes of parenting one step at a time, this is only just the beginning for us my little man. You have shown me that I don't have to be perfect, and know exactly what to do 100 percent of the time, and that you don't care if the floor is swept or the laundry is done. Having you come to me to take a nap or have a snuggle in my lap has shown me that I may not have all the answers, but we are all doing just fine.

I don't even want to guess what you will be doing in the next year. I enjoy watching it day by day with your daddy, munchkin, and a family who loves you very, very much!

Happy 1st Birthday Jacob!!!
Love,
Mommy