Addy-girl, Addy-girl. They told me time would fly by but I didn't realize how fast this first year would go!
I remember the day we brought you home from the hospital. You were so perfect. I couldn't believe that you were finally in my arms and I could kiss the little toes that had been kicking inside me for the past 9 months. I remember seeing your daddy hold you and thinking I could never love any two people more. I remember having all of your grandparents circle around and pray over you and thank God for the joy that your little life had brought to us all. I remember being so excited to actually have you in my arms instead of in my belly. I remember drawing instantly closer to my mom and dad and being able to understand them better. {You will never know the love I have for you until you hold your own sweet angel in your arms.} I remember becoming enveloped in a new love for our Heavenly Father because I had also found a new facet of His love for me. Every single breath you took and every time your heart beat was, and still is, a miracle and gift from Him.
You have changed so much in these twelve short months, but so have I. I know that your favorite game is peek-a-boo, and guess what, it's mine too! I know you love to read books and turn all the pages, and I love to read them to you. You love to go to the window and see the dogs, and I love to watch you watching the dogs. Sugar bear you sure do love to eat, and I love feeding you! I think we're a perfect pair :)
You are my greatest accomplishment and my greatest pride. I know I usually say that I can't wait to see what the future holds for us, but I actually hope the future holds off because I am trying to soak up every minute I have with you right now. I know we will have some rough days in our future, especially with walking just around the corner, but I look forward to those days because we will both grow from them.
You have brought more love and joy into my life in your short 365 days than you will ever know. Thank you for loving me sweet baby.
Well, I guess it's only fair that you make me cry my make-up off, too! You are such a sweet mommy, and Addy girl is lucky to have SO MUCH love in her life! We are blessed, and I'm thankful these 2 girl made us connect! :) It's been a blast watching her grow, and I'm excited for more. Happy birthday, angel girl!! Have your cake & eat it, too!
ReplyDeleteI still can't believe she's a year old. Such a beautiful little girl!
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