9.18.2011

my boy

My Sweet Grayson,

Tomorrow you will turn into a big 1 year old! It is hard for me to believe that at this time last year I was anxiously awaiting your arrival in the hospital. I couldn't wait to see how big you were, who you looked like, and what kind of personality you had.  I was smitten from the moment I laid eyes on you. You were perfect. Ever since I was a little girl, all I had dreamed about was becoming a mom. Baby boy, you made my dream come true! I am so proud to call you my son. I am so thankful that God chose me to be your mama. 

This past year has been the most exciting one yet. I have loved watching you grow & learn new things. I have loved seeing you change from a sleepy newborn to a little boy with loads of personality!

Grayson, you have taught me so much in just 1 year. I have learned so much about myself since you have been here. I have a whole new level of patience that did not exist before & you have shown me a whole new kind of love. The kind of love that changes a person. The kind of love that makes this mama feel complete.

I am so excited to watch you change and grow. I can't wait to hear you really start talking. I can't wait to see you become a big brother. I can't wait to watch you learn new things. You are brave, determined, and have such a strong will.   I pray for you every single day. I pray that God will use all of your strong character traits to do something wonderful in life. I pray that you will one day understand what it means to have a relationship with Jesus and you will desire that for your own life. I know that God has big plans for you!

Your sweet smile & laugh have brought so much joy to our lives this year. Everyone we pass in the store always comments on your big, smily blue eyes. Grayson, you have filled a void in my heart that I didn't even know was missing.

G, I hope you always know just how much me & your daddy love you. You are our world, baby boy!

Love, Mama

11 comments:

Ashleigh Nichole said...

Happy birthday to that sweet baby boy of yours! He is a sweetie pie through n through!

jeannie said...

What a blessing you are to your dad and me!!! I am not surprised you are a great mother but am so proud of the way you "mother" Grayson. You have such good common sense and allow him the space he needs to grow as a little boy. He is very fortunate God chose you to be his mother and vice versa :)

Elizabeth said...

Happy Happy Birthday to Grayson!!! Y'all have done such a wonderful job raising him :)

P.S. my hubby is coming to town next Mon for interview!

Mallorie said...

Awww :-) Happy Birthday Grayson!!! I can totally relate to what you wrote about waiting for his arrival. I am SO anxious right now to meet my little girl!!!! But at the same time I'm not ready for her to come out yet, because I know time is going to fly!!!

Katy said...

such a sweet post! happy b'day G man! can't wait to see more pictures!

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness, one year already! Happy early Birthday, Grayson!

Julie @ The Smitten Mintons said...

Happy birthday sweet Grayson! I really need to meet this little guy before he's 2!

Melissa said...

Happy Birthday little man Grayson!

Newlymeds said...

Happy birthday to your darling Grayson. He is so precious!

Marci said...

Happy Birthday to Grayson!

The Anderson Family said...

This is so sweet. Happy birthday, Grayson!