Sweet Moo Baby… today is your last day being ZERO.
Last year I knew we’d be meeting you soon. We had a scheduled induction on December 4th at 8am… but at 2am you decided to start things yourself. Now that we know you, I completely understand. You’re a headstrong, determined, do-it-yourself little spirit. I love your spirit.
When we brought you home Bristol barked and growled at you. She wanted to play with you SO badly. Enzo was more than happy to cuddle up & nap all day- although I think he was quickly over the sleepless nights. But you figured out sleep quickly. And then you figure out eating. And crawling. And babbling. I love your smart little brain.
Watching you grow and learn and move has been the greatest joy of my life, babe. You bring out all the strong emotions in me- pride, love, fear, frustration, humor. You are such a clever, funny, goofy little girl. I love your personality.
You’re not one for cuddles yet, but you will sit on my lap for a few minutes of Blue’s Clues. You gentle pet and play with Bristol’s fur when you’re taking a bottle. You nuzzle your head into my neck when you’re having a rough night. You freely give me and your daddy and all the stuffed animals kisses. I think you’ve learned not to kiss the pups- it results in a mouthful of hair. I love your big, sweet heart.
Mommy and Daddy had a doozy of a first year. We learned a lot about being your parents. We picked our battles. We had little sleep and lots of help. We navigated a pandemic as new parents and, as a result, we got to spend lots and lots and lots of time with you. I will always be so thankful for that. Despite the world being upside down, you were hardly affected. I love your resilience. You are a brave, happy, incredible little soul.
Your daddy and I spent many years together without you- but this year with you has been one of our favorites. I’ve never seen him so in love with or proud of another human. You will forever be the apple of his eye, my love. I’m happy to share his heart with you ❤️
Happy Birthday, Moo-da-Lou. We love you forever and always.
-Mom
Life as Louise 
Happy, happy birthday M! And congratulations to you on one year of being a mama. You are doing such an amazing job. She is so lucky to have got you and K as parents 💕
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Thank you so so much, sweet friend! We read your book the other night and M loved it!
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So sweet! Happy birthday to that sweet little girl! I love that her and Zoe share a birthday!
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I love that, too!! Such a festive time of year to celebrate our little ladies!
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Aw, Happy Birthday to M! This is such a beautiful post, and Omg, that last photo is just adorable! and seriously – how is it a year already??
-Lauren
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Thank you! I’ve been asking myself that for weeks… HOW HAS IT BEEN A YEAR??
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I cant believe its been a year… & man, what a first year to be here in this world.
It’s been so fun watching her grow up so thank you for sharing all her cuteness.
PS – I love how much Enzo & M are such a duo. best friends ❤
A HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR PRINCESS
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I agree. It’s been the weirdest year! It felt never ending at times and like it FLEW at others. I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed watching her grow! She is honestly such a little pleasure. I feel so lucky to be her mom!
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She’s getting so big! I can’t believer she’s already a year old. What an absolute cutie and love the tribute to her. Happy Birthday to Moo and may next year be even sweeter. 🙂
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I can’t either!! It’s nuts.
Hopefully she can go and do a few more things in the next year. Sigh… I’m glad she’s too little to realize the craziness that was her first year!
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Happy happy birthday to her! I’ve loved watching her first year.
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Thank you so much! She’s such a fun little person to be around 🙂 I hope that’s the case forever. (LOL, I’m sure it will not be- ha.)
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