Happy birthday to Myles and congratulations to you and your wife on making it through the first year! I wish I could say that it gets easier but that’s not true. I’ve found that it rather gets fuller and richer, and that you discover depths of your heart and soul that you didn’t even know existed. In the meanwhile, enjoy the party and all the sweet moments that you’ll no doubt be experiencing this week!
My firstborn - my son Nate, turns 17 next week and reading this brought me right back to his first birthday bash. I still spoil him - ignore the naysayers. There’s no such thing as loving your boy too much.
And hiding in the bathroom is still a tactic of mine 😉
I tear up every time I red one of these. SO BEAUTIFUL SO TOUCHING. Happy Birthday to Myles 🎂 and to you and your wife for graduating year 1 parenting with flying colours 🧿✨🌈
And I sent a gift from the registry but forgot to attach a gift card 😜 The curl cream for kids. It's arriving today. Sweet baby has to have sweet curls.
Mylestone 8 is my favorite. Love how he responds and interprets hugs and kisses so precious☺️
My earliest birthday memory are my class parties in elementary school. I had the same cake like 2 years in a row because I was obsessed with the Disney Princesses. It had Ariel, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Belle’s figurines on it with matching plates and cups.
I have no idea how you should celebrate however whatever you come up with I’m sure it will be wonderful. Maybe write about what you’ve learned in your first year of parenting?
Aww Happy Birthday, Myles! I love all of this. We recently just celebrated my son’s third birthday, time goes by so fast😭 but every year at least one person gives my husband and/or I a card to acknowledge us, the parents, as well. This year, my little sister and her partner wrote a letter that brought me to tears. In part, they wrote: “Bringing him into this world and nurturing him with such love has been so remarkable.” I think it is so important to acknowledge the parents as well because it’s a milestone from them too! So Happy First Year of fatherhood dad, you made it!!
Also, our son also transitioned into a floor bed around 1. Felt so bittersweet no longer having him sleep with us and getting our bed back, but that floor bed has encouraged so much of his independence and it’s a sight to witness!
Mariah, thank you for seeing us. Sometimes parenting feels especially difficult since life feels like it’s only about the child. Yes, we should be celebrated too.
My wife doubted me about the floor bed and now she’s really happy we got it. It’s really amazing to see him learn how to maneuver in and around it.
I appreciate you too, Marc. I really appreciate that you're able to parent so well when, as you say, you didn't get that when growing up. That's a huge achievement.
And happy birth day to you and mom!! It’s 100% a birth day for you too. I mean I can’t think of anything more emerging than that moment when it all changes.
And congrats on one year. Whatever you do, I hope you get to reflect on all the love and resonance you’ve given in this space.
Kaitlyn! Thank you so much. Definitely will spend some time in reflection this week. Rachel and I were sharing in our weekly call how much we love your writing!
Happy birthday to Myles and congratulations to you and your wife on making it through the first year! I wish I could say that it gets easier but that’s not true. I’ve found that it rather gets fuller and richer, and that you discover depths of your heart and soul that you didn’t even know existed. In the meanwhile, enjoy the party and all the sweet moments that you’ll no doubt be experiencing this week!
Ramya, I love this sentiment - deeper and richer! Thank you so much.
Happy birthday to Substack’s favorite angel 🥹 this was *fantastic*
I love this nickname ! 😂 thank you auntie Dia!
My firstborn - my son Nate, turns 17 next week and reading this brought me right back to his first birthday bash. I still spoil him - ignore the naysayers. There’s no such thing as loving your boy too much.
And hiding in the bathroom is still a tactic of mine 😉
Happy birthday to sweet Myles!
Hahah the bathroom is the best hiding place. Happy early birthday to your not so little one ❤️
I tear up every time I red one of these. SO BEAUTIFUL SO TOUCHING. Happy Birthday to Myles 🎂 and to you and your wife for graduating year 1 parenting with flying colours 🧿✨🌈
Mohika, appreciate you! Glad to have you here week to week now. Thank you so much!
Happy birthday, Miles!! My earliest birthday memory is when I turned either six or seven and got a stuffed tiger with green stamps.
Thanks for sharing Kim! I loved a barney toy I had dearly when I was really young.
And I sent a gift from the registry but forgot to attach a gift card 😜 The curl cream for kids. It's arriving today. Sweet baby has to have sweet curls.
Awww Kim thank you so much! I will keep a look out for it., This made my evening!!!!!
It's been delayed. It will be delivered tomorrow.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYLES🥳
Mylestone 8 is my favorite. Love how he responds and interprets hugs and kisses so precious☺️
My earliest birthday memory are my class parties in elementary school. I had the same cake like 2 years in a row because I was obsessed with the Disney Princesses. It had Ariel, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Belle’s figurines on it with matching plates and cups.
I have no idea how you should celebrate however whatever you come up with I’m sure it will be wonderful. Maybe write about what you’ve learned in your first year of parenting?
That's good feedback thank you Julissa. Grateful for you being here from almost day 1!
Honored to be here Marc 🤗🫡
🎂🎂🎂
Thank you Daisy!
Happy Birthday to baby Myles! Hope the celebrations are full of laughter and love. That text exchange was heart-warming too.
Thank you family ❤️
Aww Happy Birthday, Myles! I love all of this. We recently just celebrated my son’s third birthday, time goes by so fast😭 but every year at least one person gives my husband and/or I a card to acknowledge us, the parents, as well. This year, my little sister and her partner wrote a letter that brought me to tears. In part, they wrote: “Bringing him into this world and nurturing him with such love has been so remarkable.” I think it is so important to acknowledge the parents as well because it’s a milestone from them too! So Happy First Year of fatherhood dad, you made it!!
Also, our son also transitioned into a floor bed around 1. Felt so bittersweet no longer having him sleep with us and getting our bed back, but that floor bed has encouraged so much of his independence and it’s a sight to witness!
Mariah, thank you for seeing us. Sometimes parenting feels especially difficult since life feels like it’s only about the child. Yes, we should be celebrated too.
My wife doubted me about the floor bed and now she’s really happy we got it. It’s really amazing to see him learn how to maneuver in and around it.
Happy Birthday to Myles! He's one lucky guy, and so are you.
Well said Diana. I appreciate you!
I appreciate you too, Marc. I really appreciate that you're able to parent so well when, as you say, you didn't get that when growing up. That's a huge achievement.
“Later this month marks a year since I started writing these letters to Myles. How should I celebrate?”
probably myles watching a video montage of clips and pictures prior to year 1 and wrap it all up with a myles cake smash. 😃
myles learning to do laundry is the best part for me. 🥹🥹🥹
Me too brother! I love seeing them together. Wishing this love for all of us.
I could watch this video ALL DAY. Don't we all wish we'd had a mom and dad like the two of you?? The little things really are the biggest things.
That means a lot Isabel. My Phone storage is getting full. What kind of data plan do you have with four children! Do you pay for data? lol
Loved this one, Myles! Congrats on reaching 1! It's a huge deal (and it really does get a little bit easier from here.)
Lindsey, I really hope you are right about it being easier! Because this aint easy!
Damn, Myles really hit his big one! Happy birthday little guy!
Excited for when you bring Myles a little cousin to play with lol
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🥹 Happiest Birthday Myles!!
And happy birth day to you and mom!! It’s 100% a birth day for you too. I mean I can’t think of anything more emerging than that moment when it all changes.
And congrats on one year. Whatever you do, I hope you get to reflect on all the love and resonance you’ve given in this space.
Kaitlyn! Thank you so much. Definitely will spend some time in reflection this week. Rachel and I were sharing in our weekly call how much we love your writing!
Wow, thank you for sharing that. I’m deeply flattered to know this and it brought a huge smile to my face to hear it.