To My Precious Henry on Your First Birthday

To My Precious Henry on Your First Birthday,

My sweet boy I just adore you. You are truly a precious gift to me and to the rest of our family. While I cannot believe a year has passed by I also feel like you have been in our lives forever. It is so hard to picture our world without the little guy who has completed our family.

Henry, you came into our world at a most needed time and helped me through one of the most difficult times of my life. You have kept me busy when that's exactly what I needed but mostly you have kept me smiling. I smile because you are so sweet and you seem to just adore your mommy. I smile because you are so darn cute and I can't believe you are mine. I smile because you are silly and fun loving and learning more every single day. You, my sweet, Henry, have brought so many smiles to my face during a time I needed it most. I will be forever grateful.

Sometimes I feel a little guilty for how crazy your first year of life has been. I feel like you were cheated of a simple first year where we could just stare at you and watch your growth and progress. I must remind myself that you don't know all the crazy that was going on in our lives as you were simply busy growing and learning. You were busy watching your brother and trying to learn all he could do. You were busy taking in the world around you and simply enjoying the ride. Thank you, Henry, for being such an easy going guy who could take this crazy year in stride.

Henry, you are smart, fun-loving, adorable, affectionate and brave. You may just be one year old but I know you are going to do big things. I know you are watching your big brother but I can tell you are going to be your own person and for that I am thankful. I can't wait to see all you will become sweet Henderson Reid and I hope I can be your biggest cheerleader through it all!

I love you,
Your Mommy