Wednesday, August 11, 2010

The Best Year of my Life

Happy Birthday to my Princess Olivia who is 1 yr old today!!!!

A Letter to my beautiful daughter~~~

To my dearest Princess Olivia--

Words cannot even describe my love for you. From the moment I knew I was going to have a baby, I loved you more than anything or anyone in the world.

Over the past year, I have watched you grow from a cuddly little baby to a walking independent toddler with a mind of her own. It is amazing to watch you explore the world, whether it be at a park, the grocery store or in our very home.

I feel so privileged to have been able to stay at home with you for the last year and watch you take your first belly roll, first words, and first steps. I will never forget those memories for the rest of my life, nor will I forget the countless hours spent cuddling with you in bed, on the couch, or in the bath.

While I am very sad today that a whole year has passed already, and I feel that it has passed way to fast, I am also very proud, and happy to watch you grow up happy, and healthy. Your smile is contagious, as is your laugh also. I can't help but to crack a smile, or even let a little giggle slip when you are being mischievous and throwing your banana on the floor in protest, or when you pull EVERY single book off of the bookshelf just to see how I will react.

I look forward to every year that I get to stay on this earth and be "Olivia's Mommy". While I must admit that I can wait to see what the future holds for you, I also am excited to see where you will go on life, because I know that you will go far, and be happy, successful, and always very very, very loved.

Love forever,

Your Mommy

xoxoxoxoxoxo