it is hard to believe that one year ago today, during a crazy snowstorm, with seconds to spare, you entered the world. i remember this day vividly, and while i thought i was prepared, i certainly was not prepared for your grand entrance! you came so quickly i don't even remember the last kick i felt, which is so bittersweet because it meant that i now had to share you with the rest of the world...
admittedly, i had no idea just how much things would change. it took a while to adjust, the first few months were a daze, but what was the most unexpected was the unfaltering love from your siblings. i knew they were excited to meet you, i just never expected them to put your needs in front of their own so graciously. i joked, but now realize just how amazing it was that they love you to death!
you entered the world in a mere ten minutes, and you haven't stopped growing and changing since. maybe it is the two older ones that you're constantly trying to keep up with or maybe you're just determined to stake your claim, and be heard-a hard thing to do when you're the smallest of the smalls. either way, you've reminded me to embrace and savor every little moment, whether it be fleeting or mainstay, because of you i have learned to live a little bit more in the moment. sure there are many more days where a shower doesn't happen until the end of the day, breakfast happens when it should be lunch, and toys are strewn throughout the room, but we have all survived.
we are so lucky you are in our lives. despite some bumps (read: an er visit at 6 weeks, multiple ear infections, an introduction to the nebulizer), you are the happiest, most easy going, loving boy. you love to snuggle, give hugs and kisses to everything and everyone(psst...we'll talk about being more selective later;) and can hold your own with your crazy older brother and sister. i have cherished this first year and cannot wait for this next one, and all the years to come...
i love you with all of my heart, to the moon and back...
love,
mama
ps-i know you'll sleep through the night some day, right?!
hard to believe he was once this little...
Dear Finn,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! You are the sweetest, happiest baby. Your smile lights up the room and we all love you sooo much. It doesn't seem possible that you are a year old already. It seems like just yesterday, Apa and I were driving through the snow storm in the middle of the night so we could be there when you arrived. We couldn't wait to meet you.
You are so happy all the time, you love to be with Jack and Doodles, and they love you like crazy cakes.
They love to play with you, make funny faces and do silly things just to make you laugh or to see your reaction.
It is such fun watching you grow. You climb the stairs, and when we call your name to tell you not to go up the stairs, you stop, look at us, you give us a huge smile, and then continue to go up the stairs. Then Jack will jump up and say "I got him" and runs to pick you up and take you away from the stairs, and of course you have a big smile on your face.
You know how to give nose kisses, you point to things in the books, you love to read Goodnight Moon, clap your hands, shake your head no, be in the middle of everything, and of course push any and buttons. If someone has the computer, phone or remote you want to touch it and grab it to push the buttons, you are always going under things, examining things and trying to figure out how things work.
We haven't found a food that you don't like yet and it is so funny to watch you eat.
We sing no more monkey's jumping on the bed and you imitate us and shake your finger to say no more monkeys jumping on the bed. then we all LOL because it is sooo cute.
You have a wonderful disposition and you love to play with your sister and brother.
Time has gone by so quickly and we are so happy to be able to have you in our lives.
You are a joy to be with and we look forward to watching you grow. I love to hear you laugh and chatter. You are so very special and we love you like crazy cakes, a bushel and a peck and to the moon and back.
Happy Birthday to my little Finny Finn Finn.
Love always, MiMi and Apa
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We are all anticipating the beach this summer and are anxious to see how you will be in the water. You love your bath and you loved the pool last summer.
We are looking forward to see you running around and driving your new red convertible. Maybe Uncle Tim and Uncle Greg can take you to the park this summer with your new car. Especially because you are such a cute little chick magnet. xxx000
DeleteSuch a beautiful note to such a beautiful boy. Happy Mother's Day, K! XO
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