Baby Boy Brooks,
Oh how you have stolen my heart. This past year has been exciting, scary, tiring, but most of all joyful! You have brought me so much joy!! You have changed my life forever and ever in the best way possible. To watch you grow from a helpless newborn to an independent 1 year old has been amazing. Only one thing has stayed the same over the past 365 days... that is our connection. I am so grateful to have you in my life. We were meant to be. You have given my life new meaning.
Now you:
You have a gift of making people smile. Whether we are in the grocery store, or the living room with family, you have no problem staring people down until they crack, all googley eyed and talking sweet to you. You are adventurous. I can throw you up in the air again and again until my arms get tired and you laugh harder, like you could be flipped upside down all hours of the day. You like to climb and explore. All of your toys have suddenly become stepping stones to whatever interests you on any given day. You like to look up in the sky at birds, planes, trees, and even when we are inside you obsess over the lights on the ceiling. You absolutely l-o-v-e your dog dog (Leo). And might I say here Leo is the best dog in the world. You pull his tail, pinch his feet, chase him all over the house and he just plays along. Once in a while Leo get annoyed and nips at you but you l-o-v-e that too!! You love a challenge. When I tell you "no biting" or "soft touches" you think it is hilarious and get all manic and challenge me to try and stop you. Your face lights up when you see your daddy. Daddy is fun and loving and also a challenge (just like you like). He tests how long you can stand to be tickled and gets you excited when 'he's gonna get you.'
The first words you spoke: "hot" along with the sign for hot
Your favorite food: tortillas, cheese, and yogurt
Favorite place: anywhere outdoors
Favorite people: mom, dad, leo, papa dan and auntie coco
Favorite things: trucks and airplanes
Dislikes: can't think of any
Brooks - Happy 1st Birthday to my One-Der-Ful boy and thank you times a million for choosing me to be your mom. You are beautiful and special and it is an honor to be your mother.
Oceans of Love,
Momma
