One Year

At an hour old, i was so tired and exhausted but awake on amazement and love.

At a day old i worked with you to breastfeed while staring in your eyes for hours.

At a week old we were beyond exhausted but somehow functioning on bliss as the autumn leaves swayed down breaking through the crisp air.

At a month old, we finally got the breastfeeding down (sort of) and would pace the house for hours every night, as you'd cry.

At two months old you smiled at us, we melted.  And cried some more.  You'd take 10pm truck drives around the state with daddy.

At three months old, you became alive.  You moved and took interest in your surroundings.

At four months old, you started settling into a good sleeping rhythm, nursing only once or twice during the night.  You tasted maple syrup as daddy would boil the night away.

At five months old you found your voice and began to babble.

At six months old, you were so.much.fun, and yet sick the whole month.  You refused to nurse at night, and so our breastfeeding days were over.

At seven months you were still sick, but still the happiest guy.  You began to explore the world outside as the ground began to thaw and lush grass padded your fall.

At eight months you began to eat everything easily, exploring new foods and textures.

At nine months old, as the days were humid and hot, you escaped out the front door every chance you got.  Your hands began to move forward as your hips rocked back and forth.  Your knees moved and you flew.

At ten months old you tested your boundaries and began making truck noises.  Finally slept in your crib again, with morning snuggles in bed with us as the weather shifted once again to welcome cooler mornings.

At Eleven months old you mimic everything we do.  You began to wave, shake your head and leap up the stairs.  

At a year old, I'm not sure what i ever did before you were here.  My heart has never been more full, my mind more clear and my voice more strong.  A year, a full cycle of being a mother.

I'll give you the world and help you explore, my sweet one.

Happy First Birthday.