365 Days
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Oh my sweet girl, you are one year old. I can hardly believe it. This past year has been nothing short of amazing for us. Truly you were the best gift ever. God knew we needed you. He knew what was best for our family.
As I think back on the past year, I am overwhelmed with joy. I look in your eyes and can’t believe how blessed I am. You are such a ray of sunshine, bringing such brightness into our lives. You have touched each member of our family in different ways.
I remember a year ago, dropping your brothers off at school and checking into the hospital. Chatting with the nurses until your dad could leave the kids with Mimi. And then waiting. Waiting to see your face. Waiting to meet the person growing inside of me. I remember the feeling of sadness that I wouldn’t be able to feel you hitting me on the right side of my tummy. How sad I felt because it would soon be over. That seems so silly when meeting you was better than any kick or punch. Your dad and I, as well as your doctor, were all overjoyed when you arrived. We’d been through a lot together, mostly good, your brothers, and some a bit harder, your sisters in heaven. We were able to breathe a sigh of relief at seeing your sweet face.
And then the party started. I’ve said it before, but I will remind you, sweet child, you were born into a family of love. We’re not all related by blood, but we are all family. All of us. You have so many people that have been with you from day one and they all love you dearly. Really, you have a village. As silly as that sounds, it is the truth.
Looking at your face at birth, watching you with each of your brothers, sweet Baby Hulk who waited for you so earnestly, your sisters, your grandparents…oh sweet girl, I could live that day over and over.
You are such a nice little girl, so content, not fussy, just oh so sweet. Happy with your brothers, smart, chatty and just beautiful.
Sunshine, I wish the world for you. The world, nothing less will be good enough. And it’s possible, you are a child of God, your namesake is one to be rivaled, our Mother in Heaven and her mother. (And so sorry for all those who don’t pronounce your name correctly! Just be firm and force everyone to say your name properly.) You do have big shoes to fill. Yet, you are so special, you can.
Sunshine, you are my girl, my baby. If I’m selfish with my time, it’s only because I love you so. I hate to admit, but I love how much you love me, how much you want me over the others. I love the smile on your face, the way you talk with your brothers. Mostly, I just love you.
God knew. He always does. Your brothers are amazing too. I freely admit, I didn’t think it could get better than a houseful of boys. And I will now admit I was SO WRONG. You made life better. For me. For this family. You fit right in, ready to scrap with those boys, lunch with me and my friends and hang with me and daddy. Thank you for those eyes full of love, for those sweet whispers and that beautiful smile.
Happy Birthday, Sunshine. May God, Mary and all the Saints bless you every single day of your life. You are more than I ever deserved, and I promise to treat you as the precious gift you are.
From Denise:
Beautiful little girl. Your BD blogs will mean so much to your children later in their lives when they look back & read these. Along with the other blogs.
From Jenn:
Such a beautiful post, Friend! You’ve really captured the love shared within your family, and I think this sweet pea will always know how special she is.
I hope y’all had a beautiful day (minus…your newfound park photographer!)
From Nicole:
Thanks, Denise. She is so sweet and pretty. Hopefully, she will always know how much we love her.
From Nicole:
Thanks, Jenn. I hope she does. I want her to always remember just how much she was wanted and how we love her so!!
The funny part was when my parents arrived, and I thought they could just go to the park, Lance said NO, he knew they would die!
We got a new bucket swing for the house! Yay!
From JILLY:
I love her smile!! 🙂
Happy Birthday, little one!
From Nikki Andrews:
Happy Birthday sweet little girl! You are precious and so beautiful!
The stripper pic was cute minus the heads. The kids all looked great. It’s too bad she cut your heads off. You should have told her “don’t quit your night job”…except that I would like to tell all of them to quit! :/
From Nicole:
THanks for the birthday wishes! She is pretty sweet, right?!
The stripper…I know how you feel.
From Nicole:
Thanks! She does have a pretty cute smile. She is so sweet.