One Year

Linus,

Well, you've reached the big 1.0.

In some ways this is only a day on the calendar, like any other. In some other ways, it is an incredibly important day. However, mostly, it was your chance to get some cake. Cake is good.

This has been an incredible year for all of us, and that is for only one reason - you.

You are still only a one year old, and you are small enough to fit in my arms but you have grown up so much in the past year and just amazes me so much. You are standing, and even thinking about walking now. It is the sign that an infant is becoming a young man. You still have a long ways to go, and frankly, we don't mind if you take your time.

You started standing last month, but it was quite haphazard. Recently you have been standing with confidence and even while doing something with your hands. The first steps seem iminent, and that is pretty exciting for all us.

This month mom had a weekend meeting for work, leading to entire days of daddy-Linus time. This, in turn, resulted in multiple trips to Costco, home of samples, cheap sundaes and lots of distraction for Daddy (TV's) and Linus (ceiling fans galore) alike. There are few better sources of free entertainment out there.

This month, after a bit of a hiatus, your enjoyment of bath time returned. You went from kind of dreading the bath to having to be convinced to get out at all. We are both very happy about this development and you will come to enjoy bath time even more, we are sure.

One year ago today we were nervous, excited, concerned, and then we were elated. Since that moment, we have stayed elated for every minute of every day. We are grateful for every smile, every look and even every cry. You have made us happier, healthier better people. Thank you Linus.

We love you,

Mom and Dad