Remi girl

Yes, my baby girl turned 1 way back on September 28th....But I wanted to wait to post on her first birthday until I got her year photos done by TreasureLayne.

Better late, than never!

Dear Remi,

You turned one, my beautiful darling. And I cannot believe it. This year flew by so quickly that it scares me.

I remember counting the weeks until your sister turned one....it seemed like it took forever to get to that huge milestone.  With you, it feels like I had you six months ago! This is just one more example of the many ways I cannot compare my experience with you to my experience I had with Zuri as a little baby.

You guys are such different children. You make her a better little person, just like you make me and your dad better people, too.

Right now as I type this you are gone. Both of you guys are gone because I have strep throat and dont want you guys getting it too, so I shipped you off to your grandmas. I absolutely hate it. Its so boring and lonely without you here. Your tiny one year old self brings so much joy and happiness into our home and into our lives. I love you so much, little girl, we cant imagine what life without you would be like.

Right now you're walking everywhere and are getting into everything. You yell 'mom!' at the top of your lungs all day long....there is no rhyme or reason to it, either. When you're happy, sad, mad, need something, want something, or are just plain bored- you are yelling "Moooooooom!. mom! mom. Mooooom!" over and over again. Haha.

You think you're better at walking than what you actually are, so I catch you trying to run. Haha, most of the time you look like a tiny druken sailor wobbling everywhere. Its so cute.

You love finding purses and carrying them around the house...Purses, balloons, and toothbruses are your favorite items to play with. And more recently you've become interested in phones or anything with a lid.

You are trying to be very independent these days. But in the same moment, youre still as addicted to me as ever....you have chosen me to be your comfort item in life so far, so there are no binkys, no blankeys, no stuffed animals, or even baba's. Its just me. It is, also, your preference that you do everything on your own, but with me at an arms length away. You get so mad when you cant see me. And in all honestly, I'm not that happy when I cant see you either.

Already, I know you are a strong little woman.  You're very determined and smart. You're also the sweetest most cuddly baby ever. I have enjoyed raising you so much. You're just so sweet and there are times when you look at me and I feel like you appreciate what we do for you. Its so amazing!

You and I share a special bond that I hold so close to my heart. There are moments when I look at you and you look right back at me, right into my eyes. I feel like in those moments you read my soul, you seem so much more mature than any other baby, and even more mature than me at times. For example, I'll do a dance for you, or sing a funny song that most babies would love-then you look at me like "grow up, mom" hahaha. You're an old soul, Rems,  and I'm predicting you will be very deep and wise as an adult.

I'm so excited to watch you grow and learn more. I'm so happy that you chose me to be your mama. I'm so excited to watch you become best friends with your sister. I'm so hopeful and happy for your future--something about you eases my mind and gives me peace.  Maybe its because you already know your sister has a fiery spirit at heart and having you anchors out our family in ways I cant even explain. You brought balance into our lives and were so grateful for you.

I love you, little girl. Happy birthday!

Love,
Mama