I can't believe we've already made it to your one year birthday. I still remember the day before you were born so clearly. Daddy made me take a few "maternity" pictures even though I was not feeling up to it at all. Later that night, we went out with friends for dinner and to watch part of the Tigers game. Early the next morning, I started waking up every hour realizing that this might actually be it.
Less than 12 hours later, you made your appearance into this world. Mommy and daddy got to meet their little girl. While I obviously just wanted a happy, healthy baby, mommy was so so happy to hear them say "It's a girl!" Throughout the entire time you were growing strong inside mommy, I pictured pink, pink, and more pink. Those little girl outfits are just so darn cute (and they get my in trouble every time I shop - gone are the days of buying for myself).
Things may have started out a little rocky, but we finally hit our stride. And sweety, you light up my life. You are my heart and I love you so so much. Watching you grow and learn is so much fun. Sometimes I think people who don't have kids look at us and see all of the things we are missing out on by being constrained to schedules and bedtimes and trying to get a babysitter. But I don't see that at all. I see a little person who was so tiny and fragile 12 months ago and is now a babbling, giggly, crazy little girl. Those bedtimes that we are stuck with mean bathtimes that create tidal waves of water outside of the tub and the loudest giggles from both you and mommy. Has my life changed? Obviously. Did I have to say goodbye to parts of the old me? Yes. But I would not trade anything at all for what I have now. Some days are hard. Sometimes we both get frusterated. But your smile, the way you say "momma" with your arms outstretched, and your giggles erase every piece of unrest.
This has truly been the most amazing year of my life. I can't wait to see what year two has in store. But let's try to slow down a little :)
Love you baby girl,
Momma
Things may have started out a little rocky, but we finally hit our stride. And sweety, you light up my life. You are my heart and I love you so so much. Watching you grow and learn is so much fun. Sometimes I think people who don't have kids look at us and see all of the things we are missing out on by being constrained to schedules and bedtimes and trying to get a babysitter. But I don't see that at all. I see a little person who was so tiny and fragile 12 months ago and is now a babbling, giggly, crazy little girl. Those bedtimes that we are stuck with mean bathtimes that create tidal waves of water outside of the tub and the loudest giggles from both you and mommy. Has my life changed? Obviously. Did I have to say goodbye to parts of the old me? Yes. But I would not trade anything at all for what I have now. Some days are hard. Sometimes we both get frusterated. But your smile, the way you say "momma" with your arms outstretched, and your giggles erase every piece of unrest.
This has truly been the most amazing year of my life. I can't wait to see what year two has in store. But let's try to slow down a little :)
Love you baby girl,
Momma
Such a sweet letter Laura and oh so true. Zoe, my love, you don't know right now how fortunate you are to have 2 great parents. Your mommy and daddy are awesome even though sometimes I disagree how they are raising you....what was wrong with my method your mommy turned out OK I think. You are the love of our life and have brought such joy and laughter. I especially love your laugh and the way you throw your head back and smile...not sure what's up with that. I hope your next years will be filled with happiness, joy and love....you will get lots of it. As your mom says though, "let's try to slow down a little". Love Ya Beeba
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