My dearest Little H, Today, you are ONE. One whole year old. This year has flown by so fast that tears come to my eyes and I feel my heart swell when I think about it.
Our little babe weighs 12kg, is 79cm tall, has 8 teeth, and is in size 2 clothing!
H is now very busy becoming a confident walker and is taking more and more independent steps every day. He can say mumum, dadad, bobble (Bottle), didi (Billie), poo, hi, tickle, “Quack quack”, yeah, and no. He loves to clap, sing, and dance along with The Wiggles and brings us the TV remote so we can put them on.
It has been the most incredible year, the most fun, the most challenging, the funniest, the scariest. He made me a mother and with that he showed me the kind of love that makes your heart feel like it’s exploding into millions of pieces - the kind that brings you to tears when you try to comprehend the enormity of it. He has shown me patience, made me stronger and better and helped grow me into the woman I always wished I would be.
From that precious tiny newborn snuggled in my arms in the hospital to the walking, talking, incredibly determined baby boy he is today, he has changed our lives forever in the very best way imaginable.
When the midwife placed him in my arms for the very first time and I looked down into his big, bright eyes, I could never imagine what he would be like a year from now - and now as I watch him grow and learn and thrive, I’m reminded of how lucky I am - we are so lucky and grateful to be his parents.
Happy First Birthday H, We love you more than words can describe xx