Happy 1st Birthday!

Madelyn turned one year old today. I was so overwhelmed yesterday as I watched Madelyn throughout the day. She didn't look like a baby to me anymore. She is a person who thinks and acts on her own. As she greeted me with her great big smile, I fell more & more in love with her. I love this age because I can see the learning that is taking place. She understands so much about the world already. I love to watch her put a phone to her ear and begin babbling or play peek-a-boo or even defend herself when her big sister steals one of her toys. She knows what she wants and works to get it. Yesterday was cute because she was sitting on the ground with a little toy bowl and spoon. I watched her dip her spoon into her bowl and then put the spoon into Kylie's mouth who was sitting across from her while saying "ahh." She repeated this over and over. It was so cute to see the little one feeding the big one. I look forward to more years of falling head over heels in love with my little Madelyn.