Little Liam, I know I already written multiple mushy posts to you on your birthday. I hope you won't look back at this and roll your eyes at your poor, emotional mother.
I think I can see it now-- You pointing at this post with a look of disbelief saying...." I just turned one, that's all. There was no need for the dramatics, mother... Did you repeat this EVERY single year?!" To which I'll probably have to respond that no... not every year. But probably more than once. Because I love you, and I want to make sure you never doubt it!
I know you'll probably have multiple moments were you're embarrassed to acknowledge that yes, I'm your mother. You might grow up feeling like the picked on 3rd child, with your big brother that has more than enough energy for 3 of you combined (thus takes up a lot of attention), and your high-spirited big sister who might have more spice than sugar in her. But, baby boy, I hope you'll always know how dearly we love and cherish you and your sweet, gentle heart.
Daddy and I have been so proud of your and how you've been picking yourself up each time you fall, taking each and every time your siblings pick on you in stride. Don't ever lose that perspective and attitude towards life!
In the book Where the Wild Things Are, I've always loved the line "And Max the king of all wild things was lonely and wanted to be where someone loved him best of all." From a mommy perspective, I guess I just love that you know that means he wanted to go home to his mother. That's why I've always found the books so sweet and why I would pick this to be the theme for you, my sweet, quiet child.
I hope you'll discover your inner spirit of adventure throughout your life.
I hope you'll explore, grow, learn, and love throughout your life.
I cherish the moments you lets loose and laugh uncontrollably, and I hope those moments will continue to come more and more often.
You're such an observant little guy (you get that from your daddy). Sometimes when you look at me, I feel like you are starting straight into my soul and know exactly what I'm thinking or feeling. Heavenly Father sure knew what he was doing when he sent you to me. In the moments of deepest heartache, you've been a little treasure to me. Thanks for always being my buddy during my rough days.
I know you're going to accomplish amazing things in this world, and Daddy and I will be there watching it every step of the way.
We love you, Little Liam! Happy Birthday.
- Mommy
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