Happy Birthday Letter

My Darling Jack on your First Birthday,
Sweet baby boy, my Christmas miracle, how do I find the words. Mommy wanted you so badly, but I never could have imagined a baby boy as dear and precious as you. When you entered this world, I swear my heart doubled in size. You have brought so much joy, love, happiness and laughter to this family. You are adorable, curious, brave, smart, lovable, patient, sweet, easy going, sensitive and funny. From the day you were born, you have made everything easy on mommy. You have made our family whole like a missing puzzle piece.

In your first year of life you have learned to crawl, get around quickly, climb, talk, point, wave, clap, roll a ball and eat food. Your favorite toys/games are peak a boo, the crawl through caterpillar, the Cookie Monster kitchen, Hannah’s Doc McStuffins nurse station, balls, cars, your puppy book, the Snow White dwarfs, and dinosaurs. You love to play the copy game with sister and either make fart noises with your mouth or chase each other around. Big sister Hannah has adored you from the second she listened to your cries through the hospital door as you entered the world. She loves you to the moon and back and I know the two of you will forever have a special bond. You are a great little sleeper and snuggle right in with your blanky and paci. You are a mommy’s boy which I love. You like when mommy sings you “Beautiful Boy” and “Twinkle Twinkle.” You absolutely love love love climbing any and all furniture. The higher the better. Climbing the stairs or onto your sister’s bed (a few feet off the ground) is an activity of choice and you love climbing the tall equipment at the park with Hannah and going down the slides. Insane. We call you Monkey or Jack Jack.

I have watched you grow, learn, explore and develop. You have the best smile and are the happiest little thing. You inspire me to be a better mom. Jack Bryant I wouldn’t change anything about you. I am honored to be your mommy and my wish for you is that you become a man of God, a thoughtful brother, a faithful husband, a sensitive father, and a hard worker. Someone who laughs at himself, tries his best, is kind to others, enjoys life, calls his mom, protects his sister, loves with his whole heart, takes chances, and is proud of who he is. You make the world a better place and I am so happy God gave us you. My precious Jack you are truly the most unique little light in my life and I can’t explain how much I love you. I do promise to try my best to show you every day of my life that you are loved more than life itself. Jack I can’t wait to watch you walk, swing your first bat, kick your first goal, wear your first back pack, catch your first fish, fall in love, go to your first school dance, drive your first car, walk across a graduation stage, walk the girl of your dreams down the aisle and someday hold your own baby in your arms. In that last moment, you will know just how much mommy loves you.

Thank you Jack for entering this world with ease. Thank you for giving your sister a bond for life that no one else can give. Thank you for taking it easy on me at times your sister needed me more, thank you for turning to me when you need a snuggle and reassuring me I’m doing something right, thank you for laughing when life gets too serious, thank you for trusting me with your life, thank you for acting like I’m your hero and that I, just as I am, is enough. Jack in your eyes I see the best of me. I pray for your purpose as I know you are intended for greatness and I pray that when my time here is done, you are proud to be my son.

I love you now and forever “Just the Way you are”
Happy Birthday my Jack, Mommy loves you.