One Year Love Letter

My sweet Weston,

You are one year old. This year has flown by quicker than any before. It feels like you were just born but at the same time it's hard to remember life without you. Being the second child I've spent less time documenting your milestones; not because I love you any less but because I've learned that the most important thing is actually living in the moment. I have focused on enjoying you and the fleeting moments that have transformed you from a newborn, to a baby, and into my precious little one year old. 

I couldn't have dreamt up a better addition to our family. You are sweet, funny and love to dance. You're such a content and joyful baby. You love music and anytime a song comes on you stop what you're doing and start bobbing your head or bouncing up and down. If you're crying, my best rendition of "You are my sunshine" usually cures whatever is ailing you. You're a little jokester, too. You have a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh. You love to play with toys, read books and you're obsessed with your blankie. You love to eat. Satsumas, apples, cottage cheese and frozen peas are some of your favs. 

You are crawling all over the place, have started standing and can almost pull yourself up. If you want something you scream to make sure I know it. You've said "mama" for quite a while and recently added "dada" to your vocabulary. You wave bye bye and clap your hands. You are just starting to get into the stranger danger phase where you cry anytime I walk out of your sight. You still take two naps a day and go to bed around 6 pm. We finally moved you out of our room and you sleep much better in the nursery by yourself. Sometimes you wake up once at night and sometimes you sleep all the way through. No crying it out required. I just let you do your thing and you naturally fell into a rhythm. Another advantage to being the second born-- I am way more laid back.

There are many more changes to come now that you're one. This year you'll learn how to walk, to talk, and the foundation of how to cooperate. As you grow and change I pray that you always know I am your biggest fan. You and your brother are my life's greatest work and I will love and support you with all that I have and all that I am. I know you have big dreams behind those bright blue eyes and God has a beautiful plan for your life. I can't wait to learn more about who you are as your heart and personality continue show. I love watching you grow and I will cherish the memories of this past year all of my days.

xoxo,
Your Loving Mama