Dearest Addie, Pt. II

One year ago today, I held you in my arms for the first time. You were bright red, squishy and kinda gooey... my adorable Addie. Although you were very sleepy, you still managed to nurse right away. You even pooped all over me when you were only a few hours old. You stole my heart immediately.

My sweet Adeline Rose, I cannot believe it has already been a year since we first met. I think back to my labor with you and it feels like it all happened yesterday. I remember screaming my lungs out in that hospital bed, knowing that with each painful contraction I was one step closer to meeting you, my precious baby girl.

We took you home when you were only a day old and you fit right into our family perfectly. Big Sister was so happy to meet and hold her Baby Ad. Daddy and I couldn't believe we were blessed (again) with an absolutely perfect baby.

You have grown so much in the past year. You fly around our apartment, always on a mission. You love sneaking into your room when you think no one is watching. I always find you in there, surrounded by piles of books. One day, I'll teach you how to read them all, but until then, you can continue chewing on them.

Daddy calls you our little scavenger, because, no matter how often I vacuum, you always always manage to find that one single crumb hiding in the carpet. And you usually grasp it with your stubby little fingers and hold it up in the air, like a trophy. You're always so proud of yourself... as you should be.

You're totally a Mama's girl. I love the way your face lights up when I call your name. And that silly toothy grin you give is just too much. (You have six teeth now! And they're crazy sharp!)  I love hearing your soft little voice when you babble to yourself or your toys. (Mamamamama and Dadadada are your two favorite words. Although, I swear I heard you yell Boob once.)

You're not walking yet, but don't worry... there's really no reason to rush it. I love being able to carry you wherever you need to be anyway. You're still so small, my little cuddlebug. I could hold you all day. One day you probably won't want to spend all day in my arms, so until then, I am going to squeeze in as many hugs as I can.

I am thankful for everyday I get with you, Addie. You fill my heart with so much happiness and I am so blessed to be your mommy.

Happy first birthday, Adeline. I love you bunches.

XOXO,

Mama