Happy First Birthday Ellie

 Today, just one year ago our darling Ellie was born.  As with each of the kids, their first birthday has always marked a very special and emotional time for me.  It has always been natural for me to remember the amazing thing that was unfolding exactly one year ago. The fact that my body was in labour, our baby had decided that the time was right, and into the world popped another beautiful, much loved baby.

When babies are only one year old they aren't really old enough to understand what's happening.  Why do these crazy people hand me parcels and then open them for me? But the things inside the parcels are pretty cool.  Why are these crazy people singing at me and actually letting me have cake? And why does that mummy person keep getting all misty-eyed and gooey over me? - well more than normal.

For me the first birthday is a celebration for everyone else, me in particular.  As bub is hardly aware of what a birthday is, that first birthday is a very poignant moment.  This newborn life that in the space of just one calendar year has changed and developed so much into an active lively toddler.  One that can walk, communicate, have opinions, feed herself, laugh, cry, play and pretend.

What an amazing year it has been, and what an amazing addition to our family she has become. So very much loved and adored. Now we look forward to her next year of life, where I guarantee that by her second birthday she will have a pretty good idea of what's going on when the celebrations roll around again.

Happy First Birthday, my beautiful baby girl.  I love you so much.

Mum xxxxx