Monday, June 8, 2009

Letter to my First Birthday Boy


Day 1

Day 365

This time last year (7:41 PM) you were born and our lives forever changed! You caused your mama a good amount of pain (and everyone says you forget the pain, somehow I have not)! You have been the greatest joy I have ever experienced while also being my greatest challenge. Being a mom is not always easy but you are my greatest reward! On the days I feel like I am a bad mom and wonder if I can do this whole thing called "motherhood," I look at you and it all melts away!
You have changed so much this past year and I am often amazed at the skills you now have: babbling, crawling, walking, exploring...always exploring. And you are a total goofball, you constantly make us laugh with your expressions and silly noises! You are always moving and always see everything, you don't miss a trick! You love to yell, usually with joy, and you ALWAYS let us know what you want! You definitely have a distinct personality budding...full of charm and wit and strong feelings (just like your mama).
Thank you for all you have added to our lives. I feel like God chose me to me your mom and I feel so blessed. I love you Milo Jude and cannot wait to continue to watch you grow!



At the zoo on the big day!

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

That was such a sweet letter! Happy Birthday Milo!
Love,
Mahee

Little's said...

Happy Birthday Milo Jude! Kristin, you are an amazing mother! That letter is so special and it brought tears to my eyes.

Mandy Kalins said...

What a beautiful letter! I always hope I'll be as great of a mom as you are one day!

Nikki said...

Such a touching letter, Kristin. You are an great mom & together you all are an awesome family. It's been exciting to see all of Milo's changes in the past year!

Christie & Jeremy said...

Oh Kristin! What a great letter to Milo, he will forever treasure it -I'm sure! Happy 1st Birthday to Milo!!

Hope you and Eric are doing well and enjoy the summer so far!

Tripp said...

Happy birthday little man. Can't believe you are already one.

Kim said...

Thank you for reminding me of why I am so excited to move back to Chicago. I can't wait to kiss and hug my sweet curly headed nephew

Kim said...

That was very inspiring and heart felt. Thanks for sharing.

Don

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful letter. I love your vulnerability. It is so fun to experience your daugheter being such a wonderful mother. Thanks for sharing your very special thoughts. Look forward to the celebration this weekend! Love, Dad

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Milo! I can't believe you're a year old! Seems like you've been living it up with your wonderful parents!!
~Amanda

Kiri said...

what a lovely letter; something you guys will always cherish. hope milo had a fabulous 1st birthday - and it looks like he loved the monkey cake from the newest blog post!

Anonymous said...

That last picture was the perfect ending to your letter. I'm sorry I wasn't there on Saturday.
Love you all very much!