Aubrey

My Precious Aubrey,

There have been so many emotions this week that have lead to this day. I'm not sure why your first birthday is so hard to accept. If I could keep you a sweet little baby the rest of your life I would. My selfish side wants to cuddle you in my arms forever. But, I know God has given you to Daddy and I to raise and teach so that you will become the Godly woman he wants you to be.

A year ago when I was carrying you I didn't know how you were going to fit into our family. I loved your sister with such a deep love I didn't know how I could love another child just as much. We were happy and life was full of fun and laughter with your sister. How would our new life look like with another girl? When I held you for the first time and looked at your sweet face I knew instantly I would love you just as deeply. I knew you were going to make our family complete. I knew you would bring immense joy into our lives. Aubrey, I love you with a love only a mommy understands.

You have been such an easy baby. From the first day in the hospital you have been such a content baby. You made it such an easy transition going from one child to two. You sleep well at night and you take great naps. You are easily entertained by one of us or perfectly content playing by yourself. You smile so easily and enjoy putting on a show. You are even starting to develop a little sense of humor. I am often amazed at how well you accept your sister's love. You love any kind of attention she gives you and are pleased as can be when she includes you in her little games. Aubrey, I'm so anxious to see your personality grow and develop this next year.

Sweet Aubrey, I am going to miss your warm head nestled between my neck and shoulder when you are sleepy. I'm going to miss your wet slobbery kisses. I'm not ready for your short chubby legs to grow. I'm going to miss your precious baby giggle when you splash in the bath tub. I hope I never forget the sweet sleepy song you hum when you suck your thumb. I'm going to miss the semi-toothless grins you give me when I walk into your room after nap time. I'm not ready to give up the slap slap slap sound your sweet hands make when you crawl down the hallway to see where momma went. I cherish every sweet and unique thing about you.

Aubrey, I love you more than you can ever imagine. Happy first birthday precious girl!

Mommy