G

Delicious little Grub,

On this day, one year ago, you came into this world.

Your birth was the most profoundly joy-filled and peaceful experience of my life.

Born in the dining room of our home, the whole family watched you enter the world.

You swam from your comfort inside of my body and into my hands.

I have held you in my arms ever since, although often now you will stray away from my reach as you explore your world.

You are bold and strong-willed and independent.

You are always busy. My little bee. You love to run and to climb.

You are musical (we’re not sure where that comes from). You will tap out a beat on anything and you’ll play anything that makes a tune and sing along.

You have brought such joy to all of our lives as a sister and a daughter.

You were the missing element to our family.

Now that we have you, we feel complete.

Happy birthday little G.

You are one year old today.

Mama loves you.

10 Responses to “G”

  1. katyboo1 says:

    you made me cry! Happy birthday Grub.

  2. Happy Birthday Grub! And happy Grub’s birthday to you Ali!

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  3. Hyphen Mama says:

    That was just beautiful. I hope you also put that in her baby book!

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  4. Stomper Girl says:

    Oh, happy birthday to the little one. What a nice feeling to know that you are the one who made the family complete!

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  5. Sarah says:

    What a lovely tribute, happy birthday Grub, hope its been a special day!

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  6. Lara says:

    Happy One!

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  7. alejna says:

    That was beautiful. I feel all mushy in a good way.

    Happy birthday, sweet little Grub!

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  8. Leslie says:

    Aw, happy birthday Grub!

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  9. Veronica says:

    Happy Birthday!

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  10. tinsenpup says:

    So, so beautiful… Thank goodness you didn’t post more photos. Swimming in gooshy baby hormones as I am, I don’t think I’d recover.

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