Dear Marcus,
Happy Birthday! I cannot believe you are one. This past year has gone by so fast and I just want to stop time. But I'm glad that I can't, because I would have stopped it a year ago and missed out on the special little boy that you are. Every stage of this past year has been wonderful. You were a pretty easy baby, but even when things haven't been easy (the spit-up days, the "don't-leave-me-alone" days)...well, your sweet spirit just makes everything better.
You are the perfect bend of sweet and wild. You are patient and kind and gentle. And yet, you are the first one to start a wrestling match or climb up on the couch and fall on your head. (Thankfully, you've learned not to fall on your head, so that makes life easier!) You are smart and silly and love to be with people.
You are not as much of a snuggler as Jordan is in the morning, but you make up for it throughout the day. If someone is holding you, within a few minutes you will just lay your head on their shoulder. Even if it is the briefest moment, that little gesture just makes my heart want to explode. And you are sweet to just about everyone who will hold you. You love people.
Your two favorite people: Your Dad and your brother. Both of those guys just make your day. When Dad comes home, he can't walk by you without picking you up or you will follow him crying. You will stay in his arms all day if he would let you. You can't get enough of him. And Jordan makes you giggle and laugh and all you want to do all day is follow him around and play with him. He doesn't always enjoy that part of being a brother, but he loves you. Your Dad and I get so much joy from seeing you two love each other. A couple of days ago, while we were on a walk, Jordan reached over and held your hand. It is such a wonderful thing to see you two grow closer.
You are a precious gift from God and I hope you always realize that. You are miraculous, not just in how you came into this world, but the way you've made it a better place, even in just one year! You are loved by so many and most importantly, you are loved by Him. He created you just the way you are...and I am so thankful to have you as my son. I wish I could find better words to let you know just how loved you are!
I love you, buddy. Welcome to year #2!
Mom
Happy Birthday! I cannot believe you are one. This past year has gone by so fast and I just want to stop time. But I'm glad that I can't, because I would have stopped it a year ago and missed out on the special little boy that you are. Every stage of this past year has been wonderful. You were a pretty easy baby, but even when things haven't been easy (the spit-up days, the "don't-leave-me-alone" days)...well, your sweet spirit just makes everything better.
You are the perfect bend of sweet and wild. You are patient and kind and gentle. And yet, you are the first one to start a wrestling match or climb up on the couch and fall on your head. (Thankfully, you've learned not to fall on your head, so that makes life easier!) You are smart and silly and love to be with people.
You are not as much of a snuggler as Jordan is in the morning, but you make up for it throughout the day. If someone is holding you, within a few minutes you will just lay your head on their shoulder. Even if it is the briefest moment, that little gesture just makes my heart want to explode. And you are sweet to just about everyone who will hold you. You love people.
Your two favorite people: Your Dad and your brother. Both of those guys just make your day. When Dad comes home, he can't walk by you without picking you up or you will follow him crying. You will stay in his arms all day if he would let you. You can't get enough of him. And Jordan makes you giggle and laugh and all you want to do all day is follow him around and play with him. He doesn't always enjoy that part of being a brother, but he loves you. Your Dad and I get so much joy from seeing you two love each other. A couple of days ago, while we were on a walk, Jordan reached over and held your hand. It is such a wonderful thing to see you two grow closer.
You are a precious gift from God and I hope you always realize that. You are miraculous, not just in how you came into this world, but the way you've made it a better place, even in just one year! You are loved by so many and most importantly, you are loved by Him. He created you just the way you are...and I am so thankful to have you as my son. I wish I could find better words to let you know just how loved you are!
I love you, buddy. Welcome to year #2!
Mom
You love your birthday presents!
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