As part of my 101 in 1001 project, I decided to write letters to Camden for a year. For the first year of his life, I made every effort to sit down and write notes to him in a journal I started the day of his birth. Unfortunately, that journal has settled into a spot on my nightstand, collecting dust. I spend far more time at the computer and far less time actually writing so knowing that, I decided to start the Camden Series.
It’s just my little way of continuing a monthly update without forcing him to wear those funny white onesies with decals. Because let’s be honest, after about month 9, he started to look a bit silly.
Welcome to the Camden Series.
My Dear Sweet Camden-
Your first year is now a total blur. You’ve gone from being that 6lb tiny little baby into this walking, talking, hilarious boy who has forever changed our lives. This year has come with some challenges too. You underwent corrective eye surgery just 3 days before your 1st birthday. And while I was a complete wreck, you were rock solid. You didn’t let something like surgery hold you back. And in less than 2 short weeks, you will have to go through it all again. Your little eyes just haven’t improved as we’d all hoped so while you are wearing a patch to strengthen your right eye, I have the utmost faith that your new doctor and next procedure will make your eyes as perfect as you already are.
Since you turned one, you’ve taken off! You don’t just walk everywhere..you flat out run. You are determined and silly and smart and loving. You adore Libby and Ro-Ro and you are incredibly gentle with them both. (I promise you that one day Libby will come around.) You’ve developed this personality that makes everyone who meets you love you. I’m still not sure how a 13 month old can do it, but you certainly can. What I love most though are your quirks. You choose spinach over turkey. You say “booka booka” when I know you can say “book”. You listen to “The Addams Family” theme song on repeat and you clap along at all the right moments. You hate your carseat. But you love your big boy chair that your Auntie Jenn Jenn gave you. You throw your cups when you’re at home, but apparently, never at daycare. And you’ve turned your highchair into a food dispenser for the dogs…who, by the way, love you for that.
Every day is a new adventure. You are learning things faster than I could have imagined and I can’t wait to see what month 14 brings. Your 13th month has made me fall in love with you more than I ever knew possible. I can’t remember what life was like before you were here and I thank God every single day for bringing you into our lives.
Love,
Mommy
Ok this brought tears to my eyes! So so precious!!!
Tears here. I love the photos, your words, AND THAT BOY!!!!!!
I adore this!Camden will love these letter later in life!
I started a journal also and it’s also collecting dust on MY nightstand 🙂
But I have done a good job at typing a monthly letter to Beck on my Beck blog. I am hoping to keep it up for the rest of forever 🙂
Gosh, you’ve overwhelmed me once again. I have no words to express how much your loving words mean to another mother. You know we adore the “little man” but we also have come to believe that he could ask for no better mother. Both you and Ashley have become the most loving of parents. How lucky Camden is to have you.
Katie, You are an absolutely amazing chronicler of
Katie, You are an absolutely amazing chronicler of This boy’s life. You have an amazing way with words and the ability to evoke amazing emotional responses. I think you may want to look into career options.
Your astounde father (aka Pop pop)
I cannot wait to meet this little guy! After seeing his photos and hearing so much about him, I’ll finally get to see him in person. Ditto for you, sweets – cannot wait!!!!!!!