You were born for such a time as this, which is saying something when you consider the times in which we live. I am excited to see all that God has in store for you and all that He has in store for the world through you.
You are very funny. The proverbial woman of women laughs at the days to come and you are well on your way to showing yourself one of her kin. You have a toothy grin that you love to show off. You like locking eyes with others and exchanging smiles with them. You have a very cheerful disposition.
You love music. You like to bob your head and move your groove when you hear music. You like singing along and often raise your voice and your little arms with those around you. You love singing at church and you love singing at the dinner table during our pre-dinner ditties. You like to have fun and you are good at having it.
You can sit up and crawl, but only weeks ago you were content to scoot and swim. You've begun pulling yourself up to standing and have gained access to whole new level of things to grab and stick in your mouth.
You like to graze. No crumb is too old for you to give a whirl. You are an adventurous eater when it comes to crumbs, but once you're in your seat, you prefer chicken. You use your little pincers to pick up piece after piece until mom cuts you off.
You like to growl and make funny noises with your voice. You like smacking your lips and sticking out your tongue. You can say, "Da-da," but don't often. You know that less is more and know how to keep us on our toes.
You like to point with your dainty finger and use your little digits to gather lunchtime detritus for quick pick-me-ups throughout the day.
You are beloved by your siblings. They all love flocking to you to say, "HI" when you first get up from a nap and being the last to say, "BYE" to you anytime you're about to go down for a nap. They all love hugging you and holding you.
I love being your dad and I am looking forward to getting to know you more and more as you get older and begin to articulate even more of your God-given personality.
Happy FIRST birthday, Pheedy Bell.
Here's to MANY, many more.
Love,
Dad
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