End of Jan 2016

Oh my how time has just flown by. Your first birthday is in a little under 3 weeks and I find myself wondering how we made it this far and how this happened so quickly. You are more gorgeous than I ever dreamed and you love me so deeply with the same love I have for you. Its crazy because when you are little you have this timeline that you expect to follow... Go to college, establish a career, get married, have children.. For us it didn't happen in that order but you came into my life right when I needed you. I remember holding you and  rocking you to sleep while crying ... I didn't want you to grow up. Now, I see your ambition, determination, and strong personality.. You want to do everything on your own.. And while it makes me so happy, I feel like the time has gone by so quickly. You say hey there, yes, what's that, yeah, mama and you don't want my help. Its hard to accept my little girl doesn't need me but I am so very proud of you Vivienne. You make me smile, you give me a reason, you challenge me, you are my everything and I love you with all of my heart. 💓 love your mommy

2016

Its 2016! Your first new year and your last first holiday! We have had the best year ever. I became your mommy, and nothing in the world will ever top that! You say mama, Dada, baba, tata and yea!!!! You can stand on your own but aren't walking yet. You clap, love the itsy bitsy spider song and Bubble Guppies. You have 7 very sharp teeth and a head full of hair! Our first Thanksgiving and Christmas were so amazing too. On Christmas morning you ripped into one or two presents then were ready for a nap hahaha. I didn't give you one because you were supposed to sleep on the way to mama and Kneecee and Troys where you were spoiled rotten! You still tore into presents but just had a mean mug on your face all day. You eat everything I eat and you love music. Every morning you wake up with the biggest grin ever and I melt. There's nothing sweeter than your beautiful face. Last night I worked and came home just in time to wake you up at 11:55. You slept on my chest on the couch until I woke you during the countdown, we kissed, you laughed and smiled and then went right back to bed. If I ever have any doubt there is a God you always remind me of him and his great love for us both. You came in my life when I needed you so much and you keep me going every single day. You are so happy (unless you need a nap) and you make everyone around you so happy too! It is crazy to think at this time last year you were in my belly but I didn't know you yet. I love you Vivienne Allyn. Here's to 2016 and all of our amazing adventures to come 💓