Dear Thomas

Dear sweet son, 

Thanks for letting me be your momma every day. I love it, every second of every day. Today is our first Mother's Day together and I am just head over heals for you, sweetheart. Sure, sometimes things are challenging, like when you wake up at 2 am in the morning and don't want to go back to sleep. But hey, it could be worse. You're the best son a Momma could hope for. I prayed for you for so long, sweetheart. I feel like God made me to be your mom. It's what I'm good at, and it's what I love. 

You won't be a baby much longer. That makes me sad, but I have to say that I am loving getting to know your little  personality. You are so funny, and I share a lot of giggles with you every day. I look forward to the day you call me Mommy and of course I'll probably cry (which will make your Dad laugh). We're a funny bunch, the three of us :). Baby boy, thanks for giving me a reason to celebrate this holiday. It used to bring me sadness, but now I love this special day. You and me, we make a pretty good team. 
Love always, 
Momma

11 Months!

Oh how fast the past eleven months have gone.  It makes me so excited and sad at the same time.  Next month you will be one years old and I'm not quite sure I'll be able to handle that just yet.  More on that later.  Ha!  Thomas has made me the proudest I have ever been - watching him grow and learn new things has been amazing.

At 11 months Thomas:

• Loves Cheerios
• Can feed himself bite size things off his tray
• Loves to "drink" out Momma's water bottle. (And by drink I mean spill it everywhere).
• Walks around furniture all the time.
• Is a super fast crawler!
• Tries any food you put in his mouth.  His favorites are tuna, strawberries, avocado and ranch dressing.  Ha!
• Is wearing 12 month clothes.
• Wore shoes for the first time and hated them.  
• Got his own bedroom when we moved into our two bedroom apartment.
• Sleeps for ten to twelve hours a night while only rarely waking up in the middle of the night.
• Bangs on his crib and "hollers" at us to come get him up.
• Has the best giggle I've ever heard.
• Is so in love with his Daddy - he loves when Tom comes home from work.
• Still prefers Momma when he wants to cuddle or doesn't feel well.
• Hates when you leave the room and he has to crawl to you. 
• Still loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. 

Thomas you are still the love of our lives and I have no clue what we would do without you.  I can't believe how fast this past year has gone.  From anxiously awaiting your arrival to now almost one - I've loved every moment of it.