Sheldon is one now. Wow, how did that happen? Actually, it happened about 20 days ago and I have yet to post anything since. Just before Sheldon turned one, I heard this song during a Zumba class. I couldn't help but tear up as I listened and remembered Sheldon's first year of life.
Five hundred twenty-five thousand
Six hundred minutes,
Five hundred twenty-five thousand
Moments so dear.
Five hundred twenty-five thousand
Six hundred minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?
In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights
In cups of coffee
In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife.
In five hundred twenty-five thousand
Six hundred minutes
How do you measure
A year in the life?
How about love?
How about love?
How about love? Measure in love
How do I measure Sheldon's first year? Yes, there were a LOT of cups of coffee. Lots- this boy has decided to be awake before 5:30am almost every day this past year. Was there strife- yes. Nursing strikes, food strikes, waking up 7 times a night, rough bouts of teething. Is it measured in inches? Well, he's certainly grown! Miles? We've taken him all over the place. Swim lessons, church, about 30 different parks, play places, play dates, Breckenridge, Manitou Springs, Buena Vista- yes, we've traveled many miles with him. Is it measured in laughter? There has been a lot of laughter. Just look at his precious face. He is a silly, fun kid and he has the most awesome belly laugh... ever!!!
But no, that's not how I measure his first year of life. It truly is measured in love. Sheldon has added so much love to our lives. He is my precious baby boy and I love him fiercely and immeasurably! Thank you Sheldon- for each of those 525,600 minutes. Cheers to MANY more to come! Love you Shelly Belly! Happy Birthday! (20 days late!).
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Yes, we DO love that boy! Happy first birthday to our favorite and only grandson! We love you, Sheldon! Keep smiling and laughing that awesome belly laugh!
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