you came into the world with a strong cry and were welcomed into a room of smiles and tears as we held you with warm arms and big kisses. you were already so loved. i couldn't stop crying happy tears knowing you were safe and here with us as last.
it is hard to believe a year has past by. from the first moments you were held in big brother's arms...
to a year later. he will always protect and hold you safe. this i know. because he loves you so much. the bond you both share is so strong. my brother boys.
lucas, you made us a family of four. and oh how perfectly you fit.
i feel as though you've been here all along.
those sleepy newborn days slipped between my fingers much too quickly. i'd go back and do them all over again if i could. kiss each of your fingers. smell your sweet baby scent. linger over each breath and coo you made. i'd do it all over. such sweetness you are.
it seems like yesterday...wrapped up and snuggled tight. now you are exploring your world with a happy smile and giggles in your trail as you crawl and stand and test out the world around you.
i remember our first moments together. i always will. i will hold them in my heart forever. you brought with you peace and calm and happiness. so much joy and love we felt for you in our first moments together. it has only grown stronger. we love you so very much lucas.
i've cherished each day of your first year.
and i'll continue to hold my heart still and remember....for each birthday...from your very first birth, your very first birthday celebration, and each one after that....i'll hold my heart still and i'll remember...those first moments together that changed our life...for the very good....so much good.
our first moments together, all four of us.
they wrap around my heart like a warm embrace. each celebration, each milestone, each moment we all share together, it makes my heart feel so full. so completely full. a heart squeeze.
lucas, i hope you'll always know how very much you are loved. how much joy, how much peace, how much happiness you bring to our lives.
i am blessed to be your mama, to watch you grow, to take joy in your joys. to laugh with you. to cry for you. i never knew my hurt could hurt so much before there was you and your brother. i never knew my heart could spill with so much love and tenderness for my sweet boys.
being your mama, it is an honor.
happy first birthday little man!
may this year and every year be as full as the love you have brought to all of us.
you are always and forever
our sweet baby boy.
we love you so very much lucas gregory!!!!
What a sweet tribute!
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