The adventures of Super P, Go Ellie Go, and Baby: Skyler is ONE

Skyler at 1 year:

Height: 28.75" (34%)
Weight: 21 lbs 15 oz (63%)
Clothing Size: 12 months
Shoe size: 3
Favorite book: "Where is Baby's Belly Button?"
Favorite toy: Hot wheel cars
Favorite song: Watch Me (Nae Nae)
Favorite TV: Frozen
Favorite food: Cheese
Number of teeth: 5
Can say: "Bah" for bye
Can do: Can crawl, pull to a stand, wave, clap, and give kisses

Dear Skyler,

Happy 1st birthday, sweet baby! It's so hard for me to believe you are 1 already because it really does feel like you were just born. At home you are called "The Baby" as much as we call you "Skyler". This is in part because "beebee" is one of the few words that Ellie can say but also because you are and always will be the baby of our family.

I think back to this day a year ago when you were born. I was so afraid. Would I be able to care for you and for your sisters, especially with Ellie's health problems? Would I be able to give you the love and attention you deserve? I hope that when you are old enough to read this that you will know that I did my best and that you will forgive me for my shortcomings. Thank you Baby Girl for how easy you have made things for me. You have been nothing but a little angel. A sweet, sweet baby. You are a joy and a shining light in our house. Beautifully simple and simply beautiful. After everything our family has been through and continues to go through, God blessed us with the most perfect little baby a family could ever hope for.

If I could freeze time to this very moment, I would consider doing so. The way you fit perfectly in my arms as I hold you and watch you fall asleep. Your little chest rising and falling and I feel the warm little puffs of air as you breath. Your super soft skin against mine. I look down at you and your beauty literally takes my breath away. You wake me up a couple of times throughout the night to nurse and while a full night of sleep might be nice, I don't mind because I know these moments are fleeting and I'm going to miss them when they are gone.

I adore your smile and your laughter. All it takes is a simple game of peek-a-boo to win a smile from you. And I love the way you clap anytime you hear someone say, "Yaaay" or when you see others clapping. And oh your cheeks! I'm sorry Baby Girl, but you have the most kissable cheeks I have ever seen. I'm certain I kiss your cheeks 100 times a day.

You love music and it makes me laugh to see your excitement when Daddy puts on one of your favorite songs like the NaeNae. We hold you in a standing position and you dance and dance.

I love the way you love me. The way I ask for one kiss and then I can't get you to stop kissing me over and over. You were giving me numerous big, wet kisses at Taekwondo the other night and a man sitting behind us said, "She sure does love her Mama!" Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love but I will always love you more.

I'm so proud of the little person that you are and although I would consider freezing time if I could, I don't think I would because I look forward to watching you grow into the person that you will become. I have no doubt that your sweet, gentle nature will take you far in life.

Skyler, you are sweet, patient, loving, and the most adorable baby ever. What a beautiful and perfect gift you are to our family. I love you so very much! Happy Birthday, Baby!

Love,
Mommy

For Skyler's birthday, we had a play date at our house with some of our good friends. The play date had a "Frozen" theme and so the kids dressed up as their favorite Frozen characters and made snowmen out of marshmallows. Then that night we ate cake again and let Skyler open her presents.