Good morning Buddy!
You are one year old today. A year ago this morning you were born. It was such a great morning, and I will always remember that those last moments right before you were born, my midwife told me to stop pushing, so you and my body did the work together. You worked hard that morning, OBaby. We worked hard together.
A year later, as amazing as your birth was, it has been even more amazing to watch you grow.
God blessed you with a healthy body this year, one that was able to grow and learn and develop. You have gone from a 7lb 11oz little newborn to a 18lb 5oz one year old boy. That in and of itself amazes me, but there has been so much more growth this year, too. You have learned to hold your head up, roll over, roll over again, scoot on your belly, crawl with a surprising amount of speed, sit up, feed yourself meals, drink from a straw cup, pull up on things, stand on your own, sign some words, say mama and dada, and walk.
I am so, so proud of you, buddy.
It’s funny, I guess, to feel such swelling pride at what you have learned to do, because, well, isn’t that just what babies do? They learn things and grow? Yes, bud, you did exactly what God designed you to do this year as you developed by His grace.
You have traveled to 3 other states and learned that being on a plane really just means having a *very* captive audience. You have certainly made countless friends, smiling at everyone you meet eyes with in the grocery store, restaurant, or park. I have watched you learn how the world around you works, and as a result you have become more comfortable with it.
And while it may seem trite or silly to be near-exploding with pride over you growing as you naturally should, I know that it is right. I have watched God work, create you from the tiniest seed in my tummy, and teach you to grow all the way into a boy who can take his own steps. It has been a joy to watch you grow as He intended.
For the rest of your life, may it be as natural for you to follow God as he teaches you and shows you which way to go as it has been this year – rolling, scooting, sitting, crawling, standing, walking. While natural, it has not always been easy. Learning those kind of big things is hard work. I imagine God has more hard work and big things in store for you. On the other side of it, though, as you look back at how much you’ve grown, you will know that the hard work had to be, and that it was worth it.
This year it was moving and standing and eating that God taught you how to do, but someday it will be doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with your God.What an exciting road you have before you! This year has only been the beginning.
For each year from here on out, OBaby, may God bless me with that same joy and pride at watching my little boy follow His path and grow exactly as God has designed you to.
I love you to the moon and back,
Mama
What a beautiful letter to your little boy. I hope he has a wonderful birthday today :-)
Happy Birthday OBABY! And congrats AllisonO and DanO for surviving year 1!
Happy birthday, OBaby!
Aw, you made me cry.
Happy Birthday, OBaby! May you follow Jesus all the days of your life.
And happy birth day to you Allison – you are a wonderful mom.
Happy Birthday, O Baby! Congratulations Mom and Dad! It is amazing how they grow, isn’t it. And it happens entirely too fast.
Happy Birthday OBaby! Congrats on a wonderful first year!
oh, this warms my heart….you were meant to be a mother, BabyO is so blessed to have been born to such a loving and encouraging family!
Happy Birthday little man…oh the places you will go!
Jappy Birthday little man! :)
Beautiful baby! Happy birthday. :)
Happy Birthday, OBaby!
Your birthday post for Obaby gave this Mama of three a renewed gratefulness for my all of my babies’ health and development. So thank you…
And… HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Obaby! He’s an amazing and beautiful little boy and brings SO MUCH joy to your family and your readers! :)
(and I’ll never forget his birthday since he shares it with my husband AND my parents’ wedding anniversary!!)
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY OBABY!
It’s okay to have puffy teary eyes today, let those tears flow mama! It’s a joyous yet somber occasion, it’s hard to let go of the cuddly little baby we so love and embrace the no time to stop toddler they’re becoming.
happy birthday, Micah!! i remember reading the post before you had him. it doesn’t seem like that was a year ago! i also remember seeing his first picture and how he looked just like a little angel. you have given him a great first year! enjoy this day!
Happy birthday, OBaby!!!
O Happy Day, OBaby! So glad you’re in this world and that you have parents who love you and God so much. Blessings on the OFamily!!!
Happy Happy Birthday!
Hope you have a very happy birthday OBaby!!
Happy birthday OBaby! You are a blessing, and so is your mama. :)
Happy, happy birthday Obaby! May God bless you today and forever :) Great post Allion! Nearly made me cry!!
Happy Birthday OBaby! Sweet letter mama, sweet sweet sweet.
Happy Birthday O Baby!
Happy birthday to my very favorite OBaby!! :)
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My GAWD is he ever cute! Happy Birthday little man!
Happy Birthday OBaby!
Happy Birthday OBaby and Congratulations to you and your husband on a wonderful and exciting year. This post had me tearing up as I get ready to celebrate my own little blond miracle’s 1st birthday on August 12th.
I love your blog!
Happy birthday OBaby! Funny story. I don’t know you but I’ve read your blog since almost the beginning. This morning when I was turning the page on my inspirational flip calendar in my bathroom I saw that 16 and thought..oh! It’s OBaby’s birthday! You’ve touched me with your stories. It’s been great getting to know you guys. Hope you all have a great day!
Happy Birthday, little guy!!!
Happy Birthday OBaby!
happy birthday little OBaby!! I’ve loved reading about your adventures, mishaps, and everything about your first year! :) I can’t wait to see pictures of your very first party!! :)
Happy Birthday OBaby! May this coming year be as blessed as the last . =)
Precious! I imagined him reading this when he gets older and I’m sure it will be so sweet to his ears!
Happy 1st birthday, OBaby!
Happy Birthday OBaby! Thank you for letting us watch you grow!
Wow, it’s been a year already! Happy Birthday, OBaby! Thanks for sharing your cuteness! :)
Awww, that made me get all teary-eyed!
Happy birthday, OBaby!
Happy Birthday little OBaby!! I’ve only been following your mama’s blog for a few months now, but you’re a sweet little dude and I can’t wait to see how you change over the next year. (Don’t worry mama, I’m not rushing to the second birthday!) :-)
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday OBaby! It has been a joy to watch you grow!
Happy birthday Obaby. I can safely say that God gave you one of the best moms on the planet. Seriously. Take care of each other okay? Okay. xx
Micah, it’s been such a joy to watch you grow this last year, even from far away. I love your Mom and Dad, and you should know that you’re lucky to have such precious people to cherish you and to celebrate a wonderful first year. Happy first birthday, cutie (and here’s hoping I’ll get to meet you before the next one).
Happiest of days! :)
Steph
Awww..I love the way you love him..
Happy First Birthday! What a special day for you and your family-have fun celebrating!
happy birthday Obaby!!
What a sweet post! I know exactly what you mean about the wonder of watching your child grow. With each of my kids, as they learn new things, it seems like a miracle – like the first time a child has ever rolled over/said mama/waved bye-bye.
Aww- you made me cry and I don’t even know him! Happy birthday little man and may today be blessed for both you and your mum xxx
Happy Birthday to O Baby!! He is is so stinking adorable. This was beautifully written.
Happy Birthday, OBaby!!! We love you! It was so fun to get to see you recently. Wish you were closer. Sam says “Happy Birthday!!”
The learning and the growing and the WONDER just keeps getting better and better. Happy birthday to him and happy birthing day to you!
Happy First Birthday OBaby! What a beautiful letter!
Happy First Birthday!!! I hope that the next 100 years are as great as this last year :)
Happy 1st Birthday OBaby!! Beautiful post & pictures : )