Dear Jude,
You are my heart, little boy. You melt me in so many ways and don't even know it. The first year, you were easy and reminded me a lot of your older sister... only a little more laid back. This second year you have shown me what it is to have a boy and I am in love with it.
I love that you are a bit more serious than your sister. I love that I have to work hard to sometimes get the laughs and smiles that I so desire. And over the year, I've figured out more and more ways to get them and I love it!
You didn't get the chance to be my baby for long, but that hasn't seemed to matter. You are a great big brother and though you've had your bouts of jealousy, you love both of your sisters fiercely. It's an amazing sight to see.
Right now, you are in love with books and I hope that continues forever. You are becoming more and more verbal, but still aren't talking a whole lot. You have phases where your fits about do both of us in, but your sweetness almost always lingers underneath. You love cars and baths. You prefer to be outside over anywhere else. You climb on pretty much anything and everything, but you are also a bit timid when it comes to new things. Your eyes sparkle when you see something you like and you protect whatever "lovey" is currently your favorite with all your might! You like to have something of yours with you at all times and it makes me smile. You are such a blessing and I couldn't be more thankful for you!!!! I may admit this every year, but I was a bit afraid of being a boy mom! If only I had known how amazing you would be, I wouldn't have wasted any of my time worrying! You are so precious to me!
Two years ago I met you for the first time. Two years ago I held you in my arms and vowed to never let you go. Two years ago I knew you were really mine and I promise that I will love you forever and ever and ever. Thank you for being my boy!
Happy Birthday,
Mom
