Happy First Birthday Little Man!

My sweet little boy is one year old. He is growing so fast. His little legs have lost their baby look and their extra wide stance. He now has a much more toddler look with defined muscles even. Still no hair and still only two teeth, but much bigger all the same. He is beginning to run, and he is trying so hard to talk, he mumbles stories all day long, and we try hard to make out any words or gestures that can help us understand. I can't wait to know what he is talking about. And he must be frustrated too. He has started what one of our parenting books calls "oppositional behavior," not quite a full blown temper tantrum, but aggravating just the same with throwing his head back onto the ground and whining, or crying. To top it off he got a chest cold the day before his birthday party. So little man is in serious need of cuddles, kisses, and hugs right now, for lots of reasons. I am trying my best to explain things to him and just get through the tough moments that still have to happen (i.e.: diaper changing, face washing, dressing). Hopefully soon he will be able to either express himself or understand a little bit more. It is simply amazing how fast the human psyche wants to be independent, and expressive.

We have experienced so much change over the last year and there is still so much more to come, and we are looking forward to every single moment. Truitt, I know I can't catch every fall, or wipe every tear, but I will always be here for you. To quote a Chinese proverb: I will give you roots to ground you and I will let your wings soar to reach your dreams.