Birthdays are wonderful ways for us to reflect on our past year, to celebrate who we are, and anticipate what our future may bring. They are milestones and definitions of time that tell us to be gracious for what we are given, and reminders that everything we hold dear could be gone in an instant. This past weekend we celebrated Shadow's 1st birthday. Even more now, I understand how precious life is, and just how wonderful Shadow is.
Seeing him grow this past year has been such a journey for Jordan and I. There have been sleepless nights, days of frustration and more conversations about poopy diapers than I care to admit. But all of that is worth it when you count Shadow's laughs, giggles, hugs and smooches. Shadow's first year has gone by so fast and everyday is so important to him and to us as parents. Shadow learns something new everyday and it has been fascinating to watch him grown from a little newborn to the little boy he is now ( I've already cried because I don't think I can technically call him a baby anymore)
We had family in this weekend to celebrate his birthday, and it was a cute little party for the little man. Shadow got to open presents. Mommy thought his new clothes were so cute!
And Shadow got to smoosh on his own piece of Mickey cake. Messy, messy but what fun!
Overall, it was a happy day for a happy family.
It's funny, while I was pregnant with Shadow a number of people were joking with us about how hard raising a child is. They told us babies were a lot of work, expensive and ruthless sleep stealers. And they are right, but what they failed to tell us was the real hard part. The part where your heart just won't be able to hold enough love for the little one. How you just can't imagine living without him and how a little tear or smile can just break your heart.
Happy Birthday Shadow! Mommy and Daddy love you very much and we look forward to more of your birthdays!
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