I cried carrying you upstairs, knowing that tomorrow you're officially a toddler. How quickly a year has passed and how much you've changed my life in ways I will never begin to explain or fully comprehend.
You are growing more intelligent by the day. You've started saying "uh-oh" just over the weekend and are trying to copy other things we say too. It's amazing watching you hear something and think about how you can recreate that sound.
Within the last week you have started letting go while you're standing up. You usually only stand for a second or two but we can see you getting more brave. You don't seem very interesting in walking, maybe that's because you crawl so fast. But there's lots of time for that.
So so much has happened during the last year. We watched you grow from this tiny helpless baby girl to this independent little toddler. You are so friendly and so very sweet. You love giving kisses and your daddy and I just love getting them.
You have filled out our home with toys and little girl clothes and you have filled out hearts with a love we never knew could exist.
As much as I struggle with the fact that the last year flew by, I look forward to all of the memories we will make, all the moments we will share, and all of the joy I know you will continue to bring into our lives.
I remember getting pregnant, we were obviously very excited, and when you arrived we knew life would never be the same. But no one could have ever prepared me for how deep my love for you is, how complete it is, how unshakable. I guess that is one of those things you truly cannot begin to understand until you become a parent. Until you fall in love with your child.
One year ago tomorrow you came into this world and made it a better place. One year ago tomorrow my heart changed in a way I never thought possible. One year ago tomorrow you made me a mother and I now know, that this is what I was meant to be: your mom.
I love you Annabelle. Your dad and I both love you so much.
Sweet dreams sweet girl for in the morning you will be one and we start a whole new year of wonderful!
xo
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