A year is a strange thing. They can pass by at a pace that makes you want to scream at time to hurry up. But more often, they pass so quickly you can hardly catch your breath before the next one appears. Such is the case, continually, since I became a mother. How is it that Claire is one year old already? Seemingly, one breath ago, she was a helpless life sleeping on my chest, waking me every two hours to eat, awing me with her tiny eyes, nose, mouth, feet. Awing me with her presence, her life.
And now this life is one amazing year old, awing me still. Claire, the happiest baby I have ever known...I swear she was born smiling. She has Mace's happy gentle spirit, Anna's laugh, my smile. She came into our lives one year ago and completed our family so perfectly, we forget she wasn't always here.
Claire makes my day every single day. Her gentle, peaceful spirit, her beaming smile, can turn my day around in a heartbeat. She is one amazing child.
Claire, on your first birthday I look ahead and see so much brightness and love in your future. I cannot wait to continue seeing the person you will transform into and to watch you grow. It is an honor to be your Mama and I love you with all my heart. Happy #1 my sweet girl.
OOOOOhhhh! she's TOO cute! Happy Birthday little Claire, ya cutie patootie!!! She looks so much like Anna too!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday you adorable baby! My friend Claire is your lucky baby she is too cute!
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NO! Shut the front door - I can't believe that precious baby is 1. Next thing you know, you'll be saying something crazy like Anna is 4 or something! Y'all look so cute together and it appears that you have settled now in your new home with your extended family near. xoxoxo
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