Happy birthday sweet baby boy!

You arrived on August 2, 2013 at 12:35 pm and at that very second our lives were forever changed. As soon as your daddy and I heard your little cry we couldn’t hold back our own tears.  The doctors laid you on my chest and for a few minutes it felt like it was just the three of us in that room.

At first I was a little nervous to share you with the world. After all for 10 whole months it was just the two of us. Every kick, roll, or shift in my belly was like a secret conversation that only we knew was taking place. And every movement made me smile knowing that you were growing big and strong.

But as nervous as I was, I couldn’t wait to meet you. I couldn’t wait to see what you would look like, couldn’t wait to hold you, couldn’t wait to discover your personality. If you were anything like your daddy I knew you would have the sweetest soul and if you were anything like me I knew you would have patience – which is exactly what you would need as your dad and I figured out how to raise a newborn for the first time.

You surpassed all of my expectations. You are beautiful, sweet, happy, patient, and calm. You are everything I was dreaming of and more. Even though I want you to stay this small forever, part of me can’t wait to discover the little boy you will become and eventually the man you will grow up to be.

I hope that I am the kind of mom that always lets you know how loved you are. The kind of mom that lets you experience life on your own but also gives you guidance when you need it. The kind of mom that teaches you right from wrong but also lets you get away with things every once and a while.

For now, take your sweet time growing up and know that no matter who you choose to become, your daddy and I will always be your biggest supporters.

Love,

Mom xoxo