To Nora, on your 1st birthday

To my baby girl,

As you turn one year old, all I can think is, thank God.

Thank God you are here. You were a gift from the start and your first year has brought so much joy. Sometimes I even call you my joy-bucket. You just overflow with sweetness.

When you wake up from sleep, and I go in your room, I am met with a smile and your arms waving wildly. That is how you approach life. Joyful and excited.

And yet when I pick you up, you tuck your arms in and lay your head on my shoulder.

That doesn't last long. You let nothing stop you and have already figured out how to climb the stairs, drink from your sister's cups, and have taken a few steps. But it is your "zombie" crawl that lights up everyone's faces.

Thank God for you, my little sweetness. You crawl over to me and snuggle your head into my lap. You hold on tight to my arm in unfamiliar circumstances. You giggle with delight when Annabelle wakes up from a long nap. You march. You tickle your own belly. You clink glasses and love when we yell "cheers". You love life and people.

You make people happy.

And I love you. You are hysterical, joyful, energetic, sweet, sassy, smart, and loving. You love your sister with an unwavering heart no matter what. You make your way into the middle of her space and demand her attention, and her love. You are also over the moon about your daddy. There is nothing sweeter in the world than your smile for him.

Little lady, I am so blessed to have you as my baby. I will hold you as tightly as you'll let me for as long as you'll allow.

My prayer for you as that you will fall passionately in love with your Father and serve Him with all your joy and energy. He loves you more than I do. And I'm not sure it's possible to fathom how much that could be.

Happy 1 year, Nora! I love you. Mama.

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