A poem for my baby...

MY HEART

Today you are one and what a year it has been
Full of surprises and firsts, and some stress now and then.
I prayed for you while you grew inside my heart
When would this journey of motherhood start?
I knew God had a plan for you and for me
What I didn’t know is how amazing and perfect it would be!
The moment I held you and looked at your face
Is a moment in time that can never be erased
My heart skipped a beat and I knew all was right
I felt God watching over us that amazing night!
I wept tears of joy and was no longer just a wife,
But a mother to a son who I would protect with my life!

The first months of motherhood brought tears of exhaustion and joy
I had no idea how much I would love this amazing little boy!
I examined your features, your fingers and your toes
I loved everything about you, your blue eyes and perfect nose.
You loved to be swaddled and snuggled in tight
And loved being sung to and rocked late at night.
When you started to smile, that smile never went away
Your smile warmed my heart I could’ve stared at you all day!

Soon you could jabber and laughed all the time
It had been several months and still, I couldn’t believe you were mine!
You were happy and healthy - a longtime dream come true
I could no longer remember my life without you!
You grew and developed right before my very eyes
You learned so quickly and seemed to double in size!
Before I knew it you were crawling and saying your first word
Your little voice and high squeals are the sweetest I’ve heard!

You have brought me more joy than you will ever know
I will love you and support you no matter where in life you go.
My love for you runs deep; it comes from the depths of my soul,
Having you as my son has made me feel whole.
You’ll become a toddler, go to kindergarten, the teen years will start
but as you grow, never forget you're my son, my miracle, my heart!

I love you, Tate! Happy 1st Birthday!
Love,
Mommy