My 1 year old

I can hardly believe that my little baby is 1 year old. The year has gone by so fast. I was told, to enjoy every moment, it goes by fast, and man does it ever. Over the past week or so I have really been amazed at my Little Man. I have been praising the Lord for blessing me with such an amazing individual. The year with him as been a learning experience, tiring at times, sad, happy, so much joy, I thought I would burst and so many other emotions, I can't explain. If you are a parent, you know what I am talking about.

My little man is 1. He is so quick to give a smile to anyone, loves to laugh and even when I get frustrated with him, he does not hold it against me, he opens his arms and just wants to be held and cuddled with.

The overwhelming joy I have been feeling for months and even more so the past week or so, for this little person in my life is great. I can't remember what life was like without him. What did Wes and I do before him, how would I go on without him. He learns new things every day, notices life more everyday and loves it!! As his mother, I am very proud of him and everything he does, like when he rolled over for the first time, or has been walking along the furniture. Or eating a banana all by himself. Listening to him laugh or talk to himself or how he giggles and runs outside holding his push toy and the delight on his face as he takes off. So much love and joy for such a little person.

God has given him to me, he has shown me how to love other, even though they look different, to be more forgiving to those who screw up or frustrate me. Just laugh and enjoy life. As he is learning new things everyday, God uses him to teach me about life and love. I have also learned to let things go. Like, my laundry or having a clean house. Time with my little man is way more important. He will not remember the clean house or always having laundry, he will remember me playing with him, or dancing with him, reading to him, tickling and laughing so hard together. Those are the moments I have to remember to not miss.

Wanted to share with you the joy I have in my heart for this Little man God has blessed me with. One year has gone by and I hope I have many more with him. The trying years and fun years are coming and I am very much looking forward to all that is in store for Little Man and I to learn together.

Enjoy your little one, take time to see the world through their eyes. Sit and enjoy the quiet moments. take pictures and really SOAK up their love and dependence on you today. One day to soon they will be gone or be independent. God has blessed us with them, enjoy them while you can.