This was written with tear filled eyes. It is so hard to believe that my baby boy is already ONE!
Dear Aidyn,
Happy FIRST Birthday!
As I’m writing this letter, my mind can’t help but take me
back in time one year ago today. I had been watching TV since 2am,
patiently awaiting my doctor appointment at 11am. Little did I know that it
would be the biggest day of my life, and it was, that day and every day since.
And I knew it from the moment I laid eyes on you. You were mine. And my heart
has never in its life felt such joy. You my sweet baby, made me a mommy. And
that by far is the biggest gift God could ever entrust me with.
I have been by your side for 365 days. You taught me so many
things. That sometimes expensive bottles and toys aren’t always the best, or to
always carry at least two extra outfits when going on outings. Who knew that
babies could make such a mess?
For every milestone you have reached, my heart has exploded
with pure joy and elation. To be able to witness you roll over for the very
first time, your first steps, and the look on your face when you discover
something new is immeasurably awesome. Being your mama has taught me that the
highs of parenting are incredibly high, and the lows of parenting are
heart-breakingly low. I can only hope that the highs in your life will
outnumber the lows. I will do anything possible to make sure that this is the
case.
I wished the best for you from the day that I found out
about you. I hoped that you would inherit the best from your daddy and I. You
got your Daddy’s beautiful eyes, blond hair and his determination, which some
people may mistake for stubbornness. You know what you want and with intense
determination and dedication, you go after it. You are fearless, inquisitive,
and compassionate. I hope that each of those traits will serve you well as you
get older, as of right now it is difficult to teach you that stairs are not for
fun, and power cords are not for chewing.
It has been hard for me to learn that I can’t always protect
you. You’re going to fall and bump your head, you’re going to eat too fast and
you’re going to learn that things are for the most part out of our control.
Hopefully all of life’s lessons will strengthen your character, but please
always remember that I will be right behind you to explain, to the best of my
knowledge, the Why’s, the How’s and the Why Not’s.
I have always been an emotional person, but I didn’t think
that I would cry on the day of my baby’s first birthday. You never know the
kind of mom you’re going to be until you’re wearing your mom shoes or facing
your first mom-stacle. I am not crying sad tears by any means. They are tears
from the utmost happiness and thankfulness that I have been blessed with the
chance, the opportunity and the calling to be a Mother. Not just any ones
mother. YOUR mother Aidyn James.
I thought I knew unconditional love, but until I saw your
beautiful face for the first time as you were placed in my arms I never truly understood its limitless meaning.
Aidyn, you have brought me more love, more laughter and more emotion that I
could ever have imagined. You have made my life whole.
Thank you for reminding me to take it slower, to love more,
laugh more and learn more each day. I hope that I can teach you these important
lessons as you grow older.
What a wild ride this year has been, baby boy. You are such
a blessing to me. I hope that not a day goes by that you are not reminded of
this and of how much I love you.
Happy First Birthday, my little Bean! I love you more than words
can express. Love you Always, Forever, and Then Some.
I love you,
Mommy
Dear Aidyn,
Happy Birthday!
As I’m writing this letter, my mind can’t help but take me
back in time to exactly one year ago today. I had been watching TV since 2am,
patiently awaiting my doctor appointment at 11am. Little did I know that it
would be the biggest day of my life, and it was, that day and every day since.
And I knew it from the moment I laid eyes on you. You were mine. And my heart
has never in its life felt such joy. You my sweet baby, made me a mommy. And
that by far is the biggest gift God could ever entrust me with.
I have been by your side for 365 days. You taught me so many
things. That sometimes expensive bottles and toys aren’t always the best, or to
always carry at least two extra outfits when going on outings. Who knew that
babies could make such a mess?
For every milestone you have reached, my heart has exploded
with pure joy and elation. To be able to witness you roll over for the very
first time, your first steps, and the look on your face when you discover
something new is immeasurably awesome. Being your mama has taught me that the
highs of parenting are incredibly high, and the lows of parenting are
heart-breakingly low. I can only hope that the highs in your life will
outnumber the lows. I will do anything possible to make sure that this is the
case.
I wished the best for you from the day that I found out
about you. I hoped that you would inherit the best from your daddy and I. You
got your Daddy’s beautiful eyes, blond hair and his determination, which some
people may mistake for stubbornness. You know what you want and with intense
determination and dedication, you go after it. You are fearless, inquisitive,
and compassionate. I hope that each of those traits will serve you well as you
get older, as of right now it is difficult to teach you that stairs are not for
fun, and power cords are not for chewing. From me you got your chubby cheeks.
It has been hard for me to learn that I can’t always protect
you. You’re going to fall and bump your head, you’re going to eat too fast and
you’re going to learn that things are for the most part out of our control.
Hopefully all of life’s lessons will strengthen your character, but please
always remember that I will be right behind you to explain, to the best of my
knowledge, the Why’s, the How’s and the Why Not’s.
I have always been an emotional person, but I didn’t think
that I would cry on the eve of my baby’s first birthday. You never know the
kind of mom you’re going to be until you’re wearing your mom shoes or facing
your first mom-stacle. I am not crying sad tears by any means. They are tears
from the utmost happiness and thankfulness that I have been blessed with the
chance, the opportunity and the calling to be a Mother. Not just any ones
mother. YOUR mother Aidyn James.
I thought I knew unconditional love, but until I saw your
beautiful face for the first time as you were placed in my arms I never truly understood its limitless meaning.
Aidyn, you have brought me more love, more laughter and more emotion that I
could ever have imagined. You have made my life whole.
Thank you for reminding me to take it slower, to love more,
laugh more and learn more each day. I hope that I can teach you these important
lessons as you grow older.
What a wild ride this year has been, dear boy. You are such
a blessing to me. I hope that not a day goes by that you are not reminded of
this and of how much I love you.
Happy First Birthday, my little Bean! I love you more than words
can express. Love you Always, Forever, and Then Some.
I love you,
Mommy
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