Wednesday, January 13

Happy 1st Birthday, Piper

Dear Piper,

When I first found out I was pregnant with you, I was beyond terrified. Sure, I was scared to have another baby but mostly I was scared of losing you. I got pregnant during a very magical time in my life and you've always held a little bit of that magic for me, even before I officially met you.



The day you were born was cold -- so cold, the coldest day of the year. I didn't notice, we were warm and snuggly in the hospital. Your birth was amazing and awesome. I worked very hard to make sure you came out naturally. We were a team, you and I, and after you came into this world, I looked into your eyes and I felt a connection so incredible that I can't even begin to describe it. Maybe with one word; magical.



As a newborn, we were already able to see some of your personality. You were laid back, didn't cry often and loved to be held. We spent a few weeks sleeping together on the couch until I moved you to the co-sleeper connected to our bed. You woke up a lot, mostly to breastfeed, and I reinforced your waking up because I loved having you near me. Eventually I did get tired and we moved you to your crib. Did that stop you from waking up? Uhm, no.



You've enchanted us this entire year. From a tiny, helpless newborn to a smiling, chatting baby. How has an entire year passed? It went by like a blink and I'm having a hard time letting go of your babyhood. Part of me wants you to stay exactly as you are now; small, sweet and innocent. The other part of me wants to see what magic you bring to us in the future. Because I have no doubt you'll be charming and surprising us in the years to come.



Happy Birthday, Pipes!

2 comments:

Erin said...

I can't believe it's been a year. This post was so awesome. Love!

Jessie said...

Happy Birthday Piper! So glad you are a part of our lives. :)