Thursday, December 23, 2010

Happy Birthday, Chicklette!

One year ago today, give or take an hour, I was grunting and pushing you into the world through a happy epidural haze. While the details are blurry, I will never forget the feeling of seeing you -- my little miracle -- and holding you against the OUTSIDE of my stomach for the first time.

These past few days, I've watched through misty eyes as you've eaten (well, smashed) your first birthday cake, ripped your first piece of wrapping paper, worn your first birthday hat, and taken your first step (even though I'm pretty sure it was an accident, and was really ONLY one step, followed by a wipeout).

I'm sure that your second year will be full of even greater adventures, but it's hard right now to imagine how it's going to top your first. Even with the challenges, it's been the best year of MY life. I love you with all the love that it's possible to love.

Happy Birthday!

10 comments:

manymanymoons said...

I'm sure this year has flown! This was a sweet post.

Amber said...

Happy Birthday chicklette!!! Hope you have a wonderful day and a very merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

WOW its already been a year, where did the time go? Happy birthday Chicklette.

Christy and Kevin said...

Happy Birthday Chicklette! The year sure has gone by fast. I know you make your mommy and daddy very proud. I hope you enjoy all life has to offer baby girl.

Christy

Eb said...

oh what a lovely post!!

Justine L said...

happy birthday to your little love!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Little Chicklette! You and your family have a very happy Holidays! :)

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday little one!

babyinterrupted said...

A whole year...amazing. Happy celebrating to all of you. :) And Merry Christmas!

RunningMama said...

It gets better and better!!!