You made it, we made it and there was a celebration. The party was a lady bug theme. You didn't smush cake. In fact, you appeared to hate it when we tried, especially the part where you got your fingers dirty. You are truly my child. Your father keeps saying how your cake refusal is further proof that you got none of his DNA. I'm sure that will change!
I've spent many of these journal entries, looking back at what you've done. Today, instead of looking back, I'm going to look forward because I can start to see in your eyes, a glimmer of the person you will become.
You will be curious and joyous. You've just started playing this new game. You "sneak up" behind me. I pretend I can't see you. You dissolve into giggles when you realize I can.
You will be adventurous and fun. A smile fills your face when I hold you tight and we fly down a slide or when your Daddy pushes you so high the swing.
You will be smart and love learning. Every day you pick up a book, hold it out to me and "ask" me to read to you. You recognize and respond to so many more words.
You will be strong and loving. You hug now. Really hug. You wrap your small arms around me and give me a kiss. The kiss is still a little sloppy but I'll take it any day because I know one day, you might not think it's cool.
You will be giving. Sharing may not be your strong suit right now but it will be. You will be the little girl who lets others have a turn and who lets another child hold your favorite toy because it's the right thing to do.
How do I know all this? Because I am watching you become you, every day. Because, we will teach these lessons to you. Because I am your mother and I just know. I get to say that now.
Having you in our world for the past year has been a blessing, a year of grace. I have quietly and loudly said "Thank you" for your every day since March 1, 2011. I'll continue to be grateful for you everyday that we have together on this earth.
I love you, baby girl.
Mommy
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