1!

You're kidding me, right?  How could I possibly be that old?!

Jacky Boopta -

A year ago this morning, your dad and I were getting settled into our room at Hinsdale Hospital (after a drive-thru at McDonalds for a bacon, egg and cheese biscuit) with high hopes of a quick and uneventful induction.  We were so anxious to know if we would be adding a "girl baby" or, the unthinkable for your sister, a "boy baby" to our family.  The day of your birth was a little more eventful than we planned on, but the last year has been unbelievably seamless.  Jack, you have been a joy since the day you were born.  You are a snuggler.  You are a smiler.  You are chatty!  You are independent.  You have adorable blonde curls.  You are curious. You love your blankie.  Doc McStuffins always makes you grin.  You are happiest at home.  You are a walking baby!  You are a great sleeper.  You are brave.  You are laid back.   I didn't have a timer on, but I have to imagine you cried less in your first year than any other baby on the planet.  You adore your sister.  You are a big fan of the bath.  You give a great fish hook.  Your blue eyes are beautiful.  We pretty much think you are the greatest and we can't imagine our life without you in it.



Happy 1st birthday to you, Jack.  We love you so much!

 I rocked my first year!  Bring on year 2!