Dear William,

You are one.

You are one wonderful one year old! Hehe

How can I reflect over this last year with you when my focus is on what’s next? You think I would have learned with Evelynn to enjoy the moments and slow down. I am better than I was with her but it is still hard not to day dream about the little boy I think you will be.

Gosh, my darling William, if only you could imagine the love I feel for you. It could fill a room! No, it could fill the skydome! Regardless, it fills my heart. Each and every day with you is a joy and a pleasure (even when you fight me changing your bum, even when you keep trying to climb the stairs, even when you rip my magazine, even when you....well you get the point).

This year you have gone from a helpless newborn to a helpless one year old (obvious I know). There really have been the typical changes in you. Like rolling over, eating solids, sleeping through the night (yesssssssssss!) climbing stairs, walking around furniture, drinking from a sippy cup. There have been the less obvious changes as well. Your sense of humour, your spectacular dance skills (which I must admit come from both your parents sadly), your laugh, your lovey face (where you squint your eyes and make sweet little chatter noises at whoever you are flirting with) and how you have become such a cuddler to name a few.

A year ago I was excited to meet you. To see who had been so pushy for the last nine months. A year ago I couldn’t wait to have my body back, sleep on my belly, have a beer and eat soft cheese again. A year ago I could not have imagined what a joy taking care of you would be, what a compliment you have made to our family.

I think the most wonderful thing this last year might just be in seeing Evelynn adore you and grow. She loves you so much that I hope you never forget and never stop feeling it. You really do have the best sister in the world. But it is not like it is difficult to adore one of the happiest contented babies I have ever come across.

This has been one of the best years in my life William. I know it will keep getting better and better and I am so excited! This is what it’s about. I have it, I know the answer now and I am extremely lucky to have realized just what I have got.

I am looking forward to spending this next year with you!

Love always

Mommy