Oh, My Sweet Delia!

Exactly one year ago we were given a wonderful gift: our spunky, curious, life-lovin' little Delia. I know every mom must say on their child's first birthday, "But it went so fast!" and I'll add my voice to that sentiment. I remember every detail of her birth as if it were yesterday and her year of milestones blurs with the speed at which she seemed to hit them. (This week we had 2 more big ones-- taking 4 confident steps and nodding her head "yes" and "no.")

My favorite thing about Delia is her passion. She has little middle ground and seems to function at a 10 on the emotional scale most days. She never just gives you a hug. She wraps her whole little body around you and squeezes with all her might. She is never just happy. She kicks her legs, claps and even gives an extreme open mouth smile in her ecstasy. She is never just sad, either. Capable of screaming for hours on end, she won't surrender her discontent without a good fight. The passion with which she tackles each day makes me smile constantly and love her overwhelmingly.

My baby is one. Wow!