Wow, this day is here [even if I'm having a hard time grasping and admitting it, and holding back tears as I type]...it is Jameston's 1st birthday! It is so hard to believe our sweet boy is ONE and that it has been a full year since he was born. A part of me feels like we just brought him home from the hospital last week, and another part feels like he's been with us forever. On September 19th, 2009, I went to sleep not knowing that 12 hours later we would be in the hospital welcoming our healthy and beautiful baby boy into the world and beginning our new journey as a family of three. We remember so much about that day, from our jaunt to the hospital at 4 in the morning, to the various doctors and nurses who assisted with his birth, to the many family and friends who stopped by to meet him, to our first two nights with a newborn in the hospital...but what stands out the most is seeing Jameston for the first time and hearing him take his first breath on his own. Nothing, I believe, can compare to the feelings you have when you first meet your child, and we will never forget that day and the excitement and love that it brought our family!
Since I hope to one day print this blog, I find it only fitting that I write a little note to the birthday boy.
Dear Jameston,
Love, Mommy and Daddy
Brett and I have realized, just in this first year, how being parents gives you strength you never you knew had, and humbles (and humors) you in ways you never would have expected. Each day you feel like your heart could burst with love for your child! So on Jameston's 1st birthday, we realize just how blessed we are. Thank you, Lord, for entrusting us with Jameston.
2 comments:
Happy Birthday Jameston! What a sweet letter. :)
Happy birthday! You always hear people tell you time flies when you have kids but it really does! I love to follow along with you guys on your blog!
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