You are one. One. ONE. Unlike some of your sisters birthdays, I can believe you are one. This year has gone by slowly, in a way that I have relished. I feel like I was less tired, less overwhelmed and more aware of how amazing being a new mom can be with you than I was with your sisters. I slowed down a bit and you have them to thank for it. They made being a new mom to you really easy. They both loved you from the start. No sibling rivalry, no parent-sharing angst, just joy to know you and have you around. Plus, they have helped me a lot—bringing diapers and wipes, picking out outfits and distracting you from anything you shouldn't be into.
David, you are a happy baby. I think the fact that you were almost 11 pounds when you were born really helped with that. You just seemed full, well rested and satisfied from the beginning. You started out really big, but you are scrawny now. You have these long grabby arms and wiggly legs with just enough meat on them.
I love your seven tooth smile the best. A close second would be a slobbery openmouthed kiss. Of course, those eyes (Kennedy said they look like her blue diamonds—what she calls her eyes.) are get-lost-in-them beautiful too. I also love the way you love me. I'm still your favorite. You love to tease Dad when I am holding you and pretend that you are going to go to him, but then you pull back last minute giggling and snuggle back into me.
You have your Dad's smiley and easy disposition. The girls drag you around, wrestle you, tickle you and you just roll with it. You are calm and relaxed and like us. All of us. David, you can move too. You are fast, strong and agile. You walk. You open doors. You roll out of falls and just get up and going again.
Even though I'm your favorite. Your favorite thing to say is "Da". You scream it gleefully to dad all the time. You'll repeat "Ma" but won't say it without being encouraged to do so. You will sing though. You can sing the "La, La, La, La, La" chorus to You Make Me Feel. It's pretty cute, my boy.
As a mom, I have felt competent as a mother with you. I feel like I am really getting this parenting thing most days. Occasionally, I'll have a day that knocks me on my rear end, but that's not typical. I'm so grateful for you Mister. You fit us like a glove.
Love,
Mom
3 comments:
I said from the beginning that he has such a smart bright look about him and definitely you can see he is happy and congenial. You are blessed but I must say my big 10 1/2 lb. babies had a lot of energy, didn't sleep and kept me hopping.
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"You fit us like a glove." I love that statement. So perfect with the rest of the info you shared. What a cute boy he is! Happy birthday!
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