Happy Birthday Stella!

You are about to reach the first and arguably the biggest milestone of your life thus far. Tomorrow you turn one.

I was thinking of when you were born and the nurse held you up and I saw that red red hair of yours and I knew, right at that moment, that you were my Stella. My little star girl.

You were such a tiny peanut and now you are a Viking child, rolly-polie  and oh so curious. You just fit in my arm last year and now you hold on to my hip and ride arms slung around my shoulders for comfort. You are a snuggle girl and a child of amusement. You don’t laugh often but when you do, I know it’s a good joke.

You are a blessing and you light up my day like a star-baby should. I love how you smile when you see me in the morning and how you search me out in the house. It can be trying when you only need me, but oh. Your kisses and hugs make up for that small inconvenience.

Stella. May you always find joy in the absurd. And continue to love a good funny bit of writing and a silly smile. I hope you always make your opinion known and find a way to just be yourself.

I love you with all my heart, little star.

love,

your mommy