Today is Adam's first birthday!
How did we go from this...
To this??
I wrote in my journal the other day that Adam has brought so many changes into our lives, and that really, genuinely, I feel that every single change has been a good one. Yes, even the waking up at 6:15am every day. Every part of this journey has made me a better person and it has surpassed my every expectation.
So, how should his birthday be celebrated? Apparently with his mother bawling when he went from this...
To this!!
I thought I was ready to cut his hair, but after those first strands right up front were cut I realized I wasn't at all ready. I cried.......wept, really. Poor Justin was the lucky recipient of my despair and disappointment for a good chunk of the morning, until I realized that I wasn't upset about how the haircut looked. I was upset that my little baby wasn't there anymore when I looked at him. First steps, eggs, peanut butter, whole milk. . . nope, no more baby. I was talking with some more experienced moms last night about how we want to be happy mothers. Instead of being upset and mournful about the passing of each stage, I want to greet each new experience with open arms. Enjoy each moment and keep the regrets to a minimum. So, I've wiped away the tears and already learned to love his little buzzed head. And, as Justin said today at lunch, "with that hair cut, he looks more mischievous". So, hello toddler years, I'm dusting off my "time out" chair and I'm not afraid to use it!
Adam, thanks for the laughs...
and the love.
*Thanks for the post title, Dad
8 comments:
Happy 1st Birthday, Adam! He's gone from a baby to a little boy overnight, much to his mother's chagrin. I burst out laughing at the photo of him poking his head through the seat of his jumping toy! Yes, you said it so well, Hilary: Thanks for the laughs, Adam, and, most of all, for all the love you encompass.
I love you Adam :) Happy birthday little man!
Happy Birthday big guy! He looks good with the new doo.
Happy birthday beautiful boy, and happy mother's day to you, Hil! Every kid should be so blessed. :)
So......I put your blog address in wrong, and so it looked like you hadn't posted in a month! I figured it out and was like WOO! PICTURES! :) MULTIPLE POSTS. It made my night. :)
And how cute is that little 1 year old!? That hair is adorable, but I totally know what you mean. I'm already (trying not to but totally am) dreading it. :)
Happy Birthday Adam!!!
Happy Birthday Adam. What an exciting milestone. Now on to the walking, talking, running and fun. Best of luck. He is one sweet little person. And so adorable. We look forward to seeing you guys on Sunday to celebrate. Oh and I love the hair cut.
So he went from adorable baby boy to adorable little man!! Adam is so precious!! The first hair cut of every child is always the hardest...Will is still mad at me about Logan's first hair cut and that was 3 years ago! :)
Congratulations on all the beautiful days you've had with your precious child, and here's to an eternity more! Love you, sweet friend!
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