Khaleesi's 1st Birthday Poem

I could have sworn I already wrote a blog post for my sweet little baby turning one and included some pictures of her birthday and smash cake, etc. but I can't find it anywhere!  What I do know is I never wrote her birthday poem.  I made a commitment to myself to write a birthday poem for my children each year and then give them their book of poems on their 18th birthday.  I did this for three years so far with Joaquin.  KJ turned one, three months ago now, and I still haven't written her poem. I've been having a major blog writer's block the last few months while real, adult, difficult life has been happening so maybe that's why.  But I know that this girl deserves every bit of a poem I can muster!  She is a ray of sunshine and cuddles and sweetness that I can't live without. I need her and I love seeing her brother need her as they grow older and closer.  I guess I have two toddlers now (wait, I have a toddler and a pre-schooler?!) and no more a baby!

Here is her poem.  For you, Khaleesi.

My first born child stole my heart

and I prayed you’d take an equal part

It’s been one year and you are mine

You do have my heart, for all of time.

I love your smile and infectious laugh

Your happiness like a contagious blast.

Thanks for being such an easy baby

Cuddling you puts me in a trance, so hazy.

You love walking Biscuit on his leash

And you love eating blueberries for your feast.

The Spanish you’re learning impresses me so

How you follow simple directions,

"Traemelo tus zapatos."

You began to walk just before turning one

And now you run with your brother,

And have too much fun!

The hair on your head is slow to grow

But you’re still the most beautiful toddler I know!

Those chubby cheeks, your little teeth

The way you  scream “mama” and run to me.

I love all the things I learned to do as a mom

To cook for you, bathe you and sing you sweet songs.

I missed you for a time when I went back to teach

But now have no regrets being home,

for its’ you that I need.

Whenever I hold you and people say hi,

you put your head on my shoulder and act so shy.

But I just smile because I’m obsessed

With the way that you snuggle into my chest.

Before having kids, I didn’t do babies

But you are simply the sweetest little lady!

I want to tickle you, play with you, cuddle you…

all the day long.

You’re the cutest little thing

And in my arms, you belong!