My Baby Is One

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My Sweet Little Eli,

My heart is full as I sit here and think about all the joy you have brought to our family this last year.  Having a tiny baby in the home is such a tender blessing and gift from the Lord.   Your presence has forever changed all of us for the better.

You make the eyes and face of your older sister sparkle and beam with pride.  You make the laugh of your older brother ring out loudly.  You make your daddy’s heart melt and all his worries disappear every time he sees you. And you make me relish motherhood more than I ever thought I could.

Your delightful spirit is healing.  It is calming and soothing.  It causes one to forget their troubles and trials and helps them to focus instead on the abundant life they live.

Your smile is radiant and infectious.  Members at church, people at the gym, strangers in the grocery store.  They all fall prey to your cherubic grin.  And even though it is no longer toothless since your two bottom teeth finally broke through a few weeks ago, it is still just as charming.

I adore your koala clinging hugs and snuggles.  I am already dreading the day when you will be too big for me to embrace so easily.  Or the day when you might decide that being smothered in hugs and kisses from your mother isn’t something you need anymore.

Last week when you took your first step, it was a bittersweet moment for me.  I applaud the independence and freedom you are slowly acquiring, yet my heart aches a little that you are growing up.  Growing up so quickly.

My love for you runs deep.

Deep and wide.

I am so grateful the Lord blessed me with you.  And that He also blessed me with your brother and sister and father.

Happy Birthday my baby!

Much Love Always and Forever,
Mommy

Eli peering into his package.

Eli sneaking a taste of his cake.

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