My Jamie Bug is ONE!!!

I'm still not sure why my heart mourns at the thought of James' birthday. After all, he is most definitely still a baby, but it feels as though he is leaving me. Turning one represents so many changes, successes, joys, tears, trials, and triumphs. James is the most wonderful, peaceful, and loving child I can imagine. If I could describe him in one word, it would be warm. He is just so amazingly tender and earnest. He makes eye contact when he smiles. He pats your hands and face when you are near him. He burrows in and snuggles up when you hold him. He shies away when you make him the center of attention. He plays bashful when you call attention to his sweetness. He love to coo, giggle, and babble. He is intrigued by his big brother, and he watches every move he makes. He is 100% a Mommy's Boy and I cherish the fact that he wants me above all others.....not to take away from the adoration he has for Daddy!! He loves to play ball and rough house with the boys. He is sensitive to Daddy's whiskers and wrinkles his nose when he leans in for a kiss. He feels a constant rhythm and beat and LOVES to dance. I love every single thing about him....from the top of his curly head to the tips of his peanut toes, he is complete joy in my life. I can barely remember life before him, and I could never imagine it without him. My sweet James, you are a diamond in the rough and I pray all of God's goodness and blessings upon your life. May he guide and shape me into the mother you need. I love you forever, my son....you are my heart! Happy Birthday....this is how I felt.