A Year

Dear Lewis Barnley Packer,

One year ago you entered my life at lightening speed, at 2:34 am, and you changed my life for the better.

One year ago I sat and held you in my arms while you laid sleeping.  Holding perfectly still.  So tiny.  So sweet.  So perfect.  

One year ago I would laugh every time your cried, because you will squeal.  It was so funny.  

One year ago everyone commented on how skinny your little legs were.

One year ago I buckled you in your car seat for the first time and brought you home.  I was so nervous and excited while daddy drove.  You are very precious cargo.  

One year ago you weighed 6 lbs 15 oz.  19 inches long.  

ONe year ago your brother and I made a birthday sign hoping it would encourage you to enter the world.  It did.  

One year ago you miraculously entered into my life and as I looked at you I imagined all the things you would do with your life.

Today you turned one.  

Today you enter into every room at lightening speed and every time you do you change my life for the better.

Today I rarely get to hold you in my arms while you sleep. 

Today you are walking/running everywhere you go.  

Today you have the best smile ever.  

Today you are my hunk of love.  Your creases have a tan line.  LOVE IT!

Today you swim like a mad man.  And think it is funny to drink the water.  Yuck!

Today you like to work with your hands.  You have to do up your buckle in your highchair or at the store.  

Today you like music and singing.  

Today you make us all laugh.  All day long.

Today you have two front teeth... and counting.

Today you love yogurt and raspberries but, still prefer mom.

Today you climb on everything.  Then hold your leg up and pose. You even flip onto the couch.  Wild Child.

Today you say Hi and wave.  Or Uh- Oh when you drop something.  

Today when we ride in the car you always take your shoes off and sing.  You are still precious cargo.

Today you look like your dad.  In almost every way.  Your tongue you got from me.  

Today you love your magic blanket.  

Today your brother and I made a birthday sign on the chalk board.  

Today you still don't sleep through the night.  You wake up and eat at least 2 times a night.  

TOday you throw balls and love to go to the church gym with dad and brother.  

TOday I am blessed to be your mom.   Today I love you more then I did one year ago.  Today you are one year older and wiser to.  Happy Birthday to you Lew!