Wells is ONE

Today, our Wells is ONE. Can you believe it? 

This year has flown by and I swear it was just yesterday that he was born and we shared the special inspiration behind his name.

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Wells, my baby, you complete this family. 

Even though the most popular question asked when I was pregnant was if we were 'hoping for a girl', you were the very answer to my prayers. Being a Momma to three boys is the most amazing blessing I could have ever hoped for. 

 You ADORE your older brothers and seemed to have aged so much faster in order to be just like them.

 Although, you still have many baby moments, for example, you aren't interesting in giving up your morning or evening bottle. In fact, you still don't even hold it yourself, you just cuddle right into me in your rocking chair and play with a strand of my hair or just stare at me while I hold it. I cherish these times and I am not sad that you chose not to be independent about it. 

 You are curious and mischievous and get into everything - just as any healthy little boy should. 

 You are such a happy boy. We have been joking since you were born that could be a Rent-A-Baby for any couple who thinks they want a kid, but aren't sure. You have the kind of joy that could convince someone in a heartbeat that babies are awesome.

 I want you to walk because crawling is dirty, but so far, you just aren't interested. 

 Your favorite things include: 

food, ice chips, your big brothers, eating dirt, babbling, knocking down whatever your brothers are playing with, naps, waving, cleaning out purses and laundry baskets, your bottle, smiling at strangers, following Mommy through the house, screaming when you have to get in your car seat, food, bath time, climbing stairs, attempting to go face-first down stairs, stacking blocks, finding electrical outlets, dog food, your Daddy on facetime, Uncle Bummy, your Great-Grandma, and food. (You really love to eat.)

 Your brothers love you just as much as we do and argue over who gets to make you laugh. They also both love climbing into your crib and playing with you when you wake up. It is one of my favorite things to listen to and I pray that you 3 will always be friends.

 Wellsie-bear: We adore you so much. You make everyone's life so much sweeter. Being you, Cullen and Bennett's mom gives me the greatest sense of purpose in the world and has made me love your Daddy even more than I ever knew I could. 

Thank you my darling boy for bringing so much joy to this family and for gifting us with the first year of your life. 

We love you so much.

Happy Birthday Wells!