May 16th, was Joaquin's 1st Birthday.
365 days around the sun.
So in honor of his birthday, I decided I'll write him a letter.
Dear Joaquin (aka Joaquin the Bean),
You let me know you were about to enter the world on a warm spring evening. Early the next morning, I saw your beautiful face for the first time. Precious little baby boy we named you Joaquin Elijah.
Everyone said you looked like a Baker, and why not we use the same recipe every time:) Your brother Parker was so happy to finally have a brother, and your sisters were happy to have a real little baby to hold. Dada was happy to have another boy to play catch with, and me, I was just happy being your mama.
You entered the world strong, crawling at 5 months and walking at 10. You make me laugh everyday with the little games you like to play. I love it when you walk up to me with your little bowed legs and give me a little smirk, and I smile back and you run away. Then you walk back to me and laugh and when I look at you and laugh you run away, it never gets old.
Your favorite song is, "I want a hippopotamus for Christmas" you like to dance, you say, "mama, Dada" and " hi." You love baths, and balls, and puppies and just being outside. Your favorite food is beans and avocados. You like to play games, and to be chased and tickled. Now you are one and we are beginning to see your personality emerge, and everyday is joy to watch you grow and discover new things. The amazing thing about the human heart is it never runs out of room to love another human, I think God did that on purpose.
Love you with all my heart.
Mama
