This post will be less of a stats post, and more of a reflection of your first year. As I sit and ponder over the first year of your life, I cannot help but hold back tears. This year has been (by far) the fastest, craziest, sleep-deprived year of my life. Most importantly though, it has been the BEST year of your daddy and my lives. We have truly relished in every second with you. Some may even call us baby hogs. I often hear people are like that with their first babies, but I'm
I keep having to remind myself that you are ONE. One whole year. 365 days. Where did time go? I remember vividly checking into the hospital on the night that I was to be induced. Your daddy and I kept discussing how we were leaving our house as two, but would be returning as three. Such a crazy feeling filled with butterflies. I didn't sleep the whole night before you were born because I was so anxious to see your beautiful face and hear your sweet, innocent cry. And today? I still get anxious to see your face, and hear your cries and giggles.
It truly is incredible watching you grow, change, and learn each day. Every day is new and different. I can honestly say that there are no bad days. You have learned so much this year, and we are so proud of you! In addition, you have taught your daddy and me how to be parents. We hope and strive to give you a childhood filled with creativity, love, laughter, joy, adventures, surprises, and traditions. Our hope for you is that you will become a young person who is able to stand strong in this world while being surrounded by so much diversity and choices.
Thank you Lexi for bringing a smile to my face each day, for making me laugh more than I can count, for loving me despite my ungiven talent of singing, and most importantly for making me a mom. I'm so blessed and honored.
We love you to the moon and back again! Here's to the next year of your precious life. Thank you God for allowing us to share every second with you.
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