Dear Tanner,
It's official...you are ONE year old! It went by so fast!!! You have filled everyone's lives with so much joy with that big smile and amazing energy of yours! I knew when I found out we were having another boy that you and Dominic would have a bond like no other and you already do. You rough house with each other, make each other laugh and never go to bed without a hug and kiss from each other. I am so happy that the two of you will always have that bond only brothers have. You are always keeping Daddy and I on our toes. I think your favorite thing to do is make our hearts race by climbing on top of anything you can reach. You get that determined look in your eye, stretching your little legs like an acrobat to reach the top, pull yourself up into a standing position and look at us with that smile of yours. We let you enjoy the feeling of success for a few minutes before telling you to get down (don't worry we aren't too far away to catch you if you fall..but you never do). Occasionally you grunt for help to get out but that's only after you've attempted to yourself several times.
You're also such a lover. Cuddling in for hugs and resting your head on my shoulder or tilting your head to the side and flirting with the girls. Too cute! Speaking of love, today you climbed a whole flight of stairs for the first time and went right to Dominic's door to wake him up. I usually take you up with me to wake him up in the morning. Without fail you raise your little eye brows right before I open the door as if to say "Is he up yet?" Upon opening the door you peek in and with the biggest smile on your face let out a squeal and begin to jump up and down while I'm holding you. You did that today...only without me holding you and you also climbed his bed!
You are already SO independent. You are always doing your own thing...reorganizing the pan cupboards, sorting Daddy's cards, measuring the toilet paper (you know when you take it all off the roll?) and splashing around in the tub like nobody's business. A couple of weeks ago you actually waved goodbye to me for the first time when I dropped you off at daycare. You love it there and don't shed a single tear when I leave. Although part of me wants you to miss me just a little while I'm gone, I'm so glad that you are fine on your own.
You are our little determined, loving, independent guy Tanner. We love you SO much and we are so thankful to have you in our lives.
Love always,
Mommy
