Birthday Pictures

Dear Slade,

 A year has past since I first held you. How precious you were there in my arms. So small, so sweet, so soft. Your tiny noises, squeaks and whimpers made my heart warm. When you opened your eyes I could see the world in them, so big and new.

With each day you have grown. More alert, more noisy (thats for sure!) and more inquisitive. You're busy, little man. You know how to keep me on my toes. And the word "no"... I know you understand this, you little stinker. But do you listen? Nope. You wait patiently for me to turn around and then you are back at it again, whatever you were doing.

Your sister loves you so much! She loves you so much that she squeezes you so hard she makes you mad! She is constantly thinking about you and talking about you. "This is my new baby brother Slade! He's a boy! He's a He-He!" Oh how funny. She would tell that to strangers and Mamaw Dell--every time! Now she calls you "Squeaky, boy boy, Mr. Boy, turtle..." "I call him Turtle. Cause he's my pet!" She just adores you. And yes you two will fight and argue (all too soon for my likings I'm afraid!) but in the end you'll end up the best buddies. You'll always have someone to play with, to talk to, to confide in.

You're a little boy now, son. Not a baby. You'll walk, talk, and explore. You'll learn things that even your parents won't understand. We will always love you, no matter what you do. We will always listen to what you have to say. And though we have the responsibility to teach you how to be a good person, I promise we will have fun while we do it. I'm excited to grow WITH you.

I love you My Guy. I love everything about you.

Happy First Birthday

Love Mommy