oh little one.
you were an ivf baby. we had a complicated pregnancy. and then welcomed you into life while we faced a global pandemic. sometimes I feel like I spent the first year of your life protecting, preventing, avoiding and so on. other moments I feel like I spent the first year of your life slowing down, embracing, loving and living in the simplest of moments. you taught me how to do this. so thank you sweet boy.
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I’ve kept you so close but today I’ll let go a little. and watch you spread your tiny wings, as you venture into the world of one. the world of walking, big kid toys, the ocean and golf clubs. the world you’ve seen through your siblings eyes yet so patiently awaited. the world that’s eagerly awaited you too.
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today I celebrate you. your carefree spirit, and the way you soften up all our moods. even when one of us is completely melting down. you actually think it’s funny. and then you make us all laugh (and voila, meltdown cured). you love food and you love snuggles. and you go with the flow. while adding a third to our family has not been “smooth” you are somehow the one who calms us all down. you complete me. you complete us.
mama wrote you a little letter that’s in your special box. we can read it together when you’re ready!
thank you for being our light.
we love you!
xx, Carly
