Happy Birthday Patrick!!!

Dear Patrick,

One year ago today at this time, I was on my way to the hospital so that you could be born.  That was a very long day, and by the end we were both very exhausted and very ready for you to just be born.  It was one of the happiest moments of my life to be able to hold you in my arms after all of that.

You have been such a joy in my life.  You are so easy to smile and laugh, and that has helped me make it through many a hard and frustrating day.

I hope you know how much we love you and how happy we are to have been able to share the last year with you.  I am excited to be able to share many more to come!

Love you always,
Your Mommy.