To Rhylan, at One (almost)

You steal my heart- more and more each day. I can't believe that you have been in our world for a year already (in 2 short weeks). It has gone so quickly, yet I can't remember life with out you.

With those eyesThis giggle

You hug me, like only you can. You wrap those little, chubby arms around my neck and squeeze - usually with mouth wide open for a slobbery kiss. And I love it!

You talk, and sing, and gurgle, and laugh, and dance, and simply light up the room (and my world). You blow some of the best raspberries I have ever seen:

You have the most precious birth mark on your forehead. Right there, between your eyebrows. Do you see it? They say it will fade by the time you are two- I say it will live forever in my heart; in memories of you, along with every other part of your precious, little, baby body. (Did I ever tell you that Mommy had that very same birthmark? Maybe we were both kissed by the same angel- that same one that got you here, safely into my arms, despite everything we went through. I would like to think so!)


You have two swirls of hair on the back of your head- each growing in the opposite direction. They say that is a sign of a blessed baby. I only hope that is true for you, in this journey you have only begun in life.

You are such an easy going baby, it is amazing. You sleep well, you eat well, and very rarely have I ever heard you fuss. You are always happy, and curious, and just enjoying exploring the world around you- so contently. You wake up each morning with a smile on your face, ready to start a new day.

You love to grab anything- especially food, which is good, because whatever you grab tends to find it's way right to your mouth!
Oh, and your toes- those little, perfect toes. How could I forget to mention those? I love to play with them, and kiss them, and tickle them.

I can't even explain at how you light up at the sight of your brother. Your whole face beams, as you crawl toward him, saying "Bra, bra, bra", only to greet him with a huge hug and wonderful baby kiss. I so look forward to seeing the two of you continue to grow, and hope that you can always be the best of friends.

You are my precious baby boy. My Bubby, My Bean, My Little Man, My Little Cuddle Bug. And I love you.

Happy First Birthday My Precious Baby Boy. May your life always be a celebration!
All my love,

Mommy

All photos are courtesy of Donita Jacobson Photography.

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