to my sweet baby boy,

from the moment you laid on my warm chest, i knew that we would be ok. i knew that you and i, and ava too, would be safe and content. you have brought an immeasurable amount of love and happiness into our lives and i cannot wait to see what the future has in store.

your high pitched squeals can turn even the busiest room into a stage for you. your nibbles and gnaws are not to be laughed at. they sure can sting. your cuddles will warm the coldest of hearts, and you never can seem to get in close enough. you're a great kisser, though i will laugh when i tell your future wife about how you started off with tongue kisses on your mother. you are happy, oh so happy. and i am happy.

your sister loves you dearly. she is your protector and will be the first to step in and protect you. she has your back, and i love that. i cannot wait to see your relationship grow as you both grow up and into your own selves.

i cannot imagine my life without you. you are loved. you are wanted. you are perfect.

and now, you are one year old.

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