Happy Birthday Kitten Baby

When I woke at 6:30 this morning I smiled as I thought back to a year ago today and a sweet, brand new, minutes old baby, that I had held in my arms. Time, how quickly you run away with my days. That lovely tiny baby is now a year old and walking, jabbering, and showing us the joy of being the baby of the family. She is amazing and has stolen my heart. I can't get enough of her.

Norah Jane holding her new baby doll that grandma gave her

Dear Kitten Baby,

You are lovely my dearest little one and there are times when my heart aches with the beauty of being your mama. I love how you come toddling to me with arms outstretched knowing I will scoop you up and hold you tight. I love the way you laugh when I tip you upside down and kiss your sweet neck. 

I breathe in and want to capture the minutes and days of your babyhood. No longer are you the tiny baby meowing at us and calmly taking it all in. You are a busy girl always on the go. You like to wander around the house and follow your brother and sisters in their play. You always find them wherever they are playing and join in the fun. They are so sweet to you and we all think you are our doll baby. 

It has been so fun to watch your personality growing. You shake and nod your head to let us know exactly what you like and don't like. You wave bye-bye and cackle at mysteriously funny things. You are happy and you make us happy. Sweet girl, your name means Bright, or Shining Light and you have been that to us this past year. 

I love you baby of mine and I pray that as you grow He will bless you and keep you and cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. 

I love you,

Mama