Not a day goes by that I don't think about the day we met. The nurse held you up and I saw that you were a little boy. My mom (your grandma) screams in delight and your father couldn't be prouder. Me.........well I fell in love instantly. The day we met is my "happy place". It is the place I go when I want to relax and have life be put into perspective. It's the scene I see 99% of the time when I first close my eyes. It's a moment that still takes my breath away. I am in awe that it was one year ago today that we first met.
I remember always saying "what on earth would I do with a little boy?". Now, I could never imagine my world without you. My favorite time of day is when we sit in the rocker together and you are falling asleep on my shoulder. You are such a cuddler and your smile lights up every room you are in. You are kind of like a dog in that when you hear "hi" or "bye" you immediately start waving. When I walk into a room you get that huge smile on your face and put your arms up.........it's "uppies" to you! I'll pick you up and get the biggest hug. Your love, your happiness, your innocence is so contagious. You make any bad day good, just by one glance.
I am though surprised that you survived your first year with Gwen as your sister. She always hugs you a little too hard or "pats" you a bit too rough. She was, and still is, obsessed with your head so that took the brunt of the "loving". As mad as I get with her, I can't help but smile. Watching the two of you together makes my heart so happy. You completed the family. You completed our world. You completed my soul.
Happy Birthday Baby Leo. Thank you for changing my life. I look forward to watching you grow and becoming an amazing little person in the years to come. I just hope they don't come too quick...........I love you.
Love,
Mom
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