Happy Birthday Baby!

Justus,
It's been 365 days- 52 weeks, 8,789 hours and 1 minute that you have been in our lives. And they have been the very best moments of mine. I expected a lot of things out of parenthood... sleepless nights, grumpy, whiny, crying children, messes, and frustrations. Those things did come, but to my surprise, they really haven't bothered me. Things I did not expect (and I don't really know why, but I didn't) are how completely and entirely my heart would melt every time I looked at those handsome blue eyes or hear that contagious laugh, or how your sweet little voice always makes me smile... things I didn't expect, but probably should have. But now I know. I know that I could never ask for any greater blessing than to have you in my life. I know that being a parent will be my life's greatest adventure. I know that there will be countless obstacles, but I am so grateful that I will be there to go through them with you. Most importantly, I know God loves me- he sent me you.
Love,
Mom