Bryce is #1!!

Bryce turned 1 yesterday and I still can't believe it. Where did all the time go? Why is it that the most precious baby years fly by? All I could think about all day was a beautiful quiet moment between the two of us in the hospital after he was born. Everyone was gone and he was in my arms and we were drifting asleep. For some reason, that memory is burned in my mind. I can still feel his soft, even breathing. That was the moment that I made up his song. All of my children have a baby song that I create for them and sing lovingly and off-key. They are very (VERY) simple and here is Bryce's:

Oh, my beautiful baby Bryce,

Wouldn't it be nice if we could stay this way forever, you and me?

And I could rub your fuzzy head

And kiss your chunky cheeks--

Hold you for a while and say your name and see you smile.

Yes, my beautiful baby Bryce,

It's going to be so nice, for I will love you for forever, wait and see.

The kids love for me to repeat their special songs, even when they are older. And the big kids can all sing the songs of the little ones.

Bryce is a beautiful and sweet child, although being the youngest of six, he has evolved an incredibly high-pitched scream that he feels is necessary for his survival. He simply will not be ignored! He says WOW and Uh-Oh a lot and occasionally Da-Da and sometimes (rarely) Ma-Ma. He loves to play peek a boo and a new favorite is Patty Cake with Daddy. He points his little finger to mark it with a "B" and puts his chubby arms high in the air for "Throw it in the oven for Baby and Me!" Very adorable. I must remember how adorable when he is Lucy's age and telling me what a poopy head I am. But for now, I am his favorite person in the whole world and that is a wonderful feeling. Happy Birthday, Bryce!