ONE

I didn't blink, as they say, I was there this entire year watching you grow and develop. From that first smile and giggle to sitting up and crawling. Anxiously, I awaited your first steps. I snuggled you when you let me and gave you space to explore.

You have the sweetest temperament, loveable and warm to strangers. You have become my shadow, my Velcro baby that wants to be held and has a permanent place on my hip. My social butterfly always wanting to play with other children. You are literally a mini version of your dad with a thick head full of dark hair and piercing blue eyes. Even with a cautious demeanor, you love to climb, but you will wait for me to bring you down or help you go down the slide.  You share the same birth mark with your brother and have my nose and toes. A beautiful blend of your family. 

While any transition is difficult, leaving babyhood behind for toddler hood is exciting and terrifying at the same time. I will cherish the memories and look forward to continuing this exciting adventure.