Ooh Baby, Baby?

This is Zane's last few moments as a baby. In just an hour, Zane will be ONE and I am not necessarily dying inside, but you could call it that.

I am so excited for him to grow up and conquer his own little realm of the world, but a part of me also mourns the fact that he is growing more independent by the minute. He would rather be horsing around than snuggling and that just breaks my heart. 

Zaney, as you embark into your second year of life, I hope you continue developing your strong will and determination. I've tried hard to let you be independent and develop a surety of yourself and your abilities on your own. My greatest wish as your mother is to raise you to be your own man, who follows your own gut and instincts, who cares more about his own morals and principles than that of the crowd. As we embark on this second year, I hope I can see your stubborness and rascallyness as more than just a one year old, but the makings of a man who will one day be completely true to himself.

I love you, my sweet toddler!