Breck,
It is so hard to believe that it was two years ago today I first laid eyes you, and touched you, my first baby, for the very first time. I'll never forget the way you looked up towards my voice right after you were born. It was magical and the bond was instant. I can't believe I've loved you for two years, taken care of you for two years, and been blessed by you for two years, exactly seven hundred and thirty days we have been blessed by you, our sweet, Breck Reid.
Happy Birthday, my sweet son. I love you with a love that I will never have for anyone else. You were my first baby, my first boy, and you, Breck Reid, made me a Mama. Your Daddy and I have loved every minute of watching you grow, and change, and blossom into the fun, relational, and sweet toddler that you are today. You are so expressive and you enjoy interacting with your "people" (Mama, Dada, Adalae, Mamawo, Papaw, Mimi, Papa, Nana, Uncle Jus, Branon, Linsay, Massson, Hollllly, Anneon, Dylllly, Brobro) I pray that one day you will grow up to know Jesus, to love Him, and serve Him with your life. It is such a joy to see how prayer is already a major part of your life. As soon as we get done reading your favorite book before naptime or bedtime, you immediately fold your hands, close your eyes, and say "Pray!" Your imagination is so fascinating to watch as you play. You are brilliant... you've been able to count from 1-10 for a few months now, you know all of your colors, and you are talking in two or three word sayings now! Daddy and I have to be careful what we say, and have to use code words, because frankly, you are always listening. Your little ears perk up often before we realize you are listening to our conversation! It always melts my heart when I see the gentle way you interact with Adelaide. A few days ago, I walked in on your hugging her. It was adorable. I pray that you and Adelaide will grow up to be close and to love each other deeply. Your sweet spirit is so darling. Two days shy of turning two, you had just gotten up for the day, it was still dark in the room and I said, I love you, Breck. Quietly, behind your pacifier, you whispered, Love you too, Mama. My heart melted.
My chest burns with love for you as I reminisce and look back at these pictures. It can't be so... where has the time gone? Makes me want to soak up every single day to it's maximum enjoyment, because someday you will be a grown adult, and I'll want these every day moments back.
I love you so much! Happy Birthday Big Boy! We love you!
Love, Mommy (and Daddy too!)
Newborn Photos by Barbara Hoffman
3 month photo by Emerald Design
January 24, 2011 One year old!
January 24, 2011 12:24pm 1 year old!
January 24, 2012 12:24pm TWO years old!
