One Year with Arrow

To my adorable little Arrow. A year ago, we were so convinced you were a girl, Tom etched our "girl name" on a wine glass the day before you were born. And then, out came my blue-eyed, blonde curly haired, long lashed little boy!

And I wouldn't trade you for a nanosecond, you've been my angel since birth. I love the way you smile so endearingly at everyone who looks at you with big bright eyes until your dimple pops and hearts melt. You love to open all drawers and closets and "inspect" the contents, to stand up holding onto Tiger’s big cars daring yourself to take that first step, to say "la, la, la, la, la" with your tongue half out your mouth and boy do you love to eat and suck gleefully on your pacifier.

Amazingly, when we moved you from our bed to your crib a few months ago, you just naturally starting sleeping all night on your own- you sleep trained yourself! I wonder which of my reincarnations did so many good deeds because I know I don't deserve you, but I am so grateful to be your mother. Happy first birthday, my delightful boy.