Dear son,

This is my last working day before I become a mum to a one year old boy. On Monday at exactly 2.15pm, you will be one. I still don’t know what I will do at that very moment. I will not come to work that Monday. I want us to spend the day together, celebrate, thank God and reminisce.

You have been my greatest blessing. I find life so much interesting since you arrived. I cannot be mad for long, I have all the reasons to smile. You have mastered the art of walking. Congratulations. You took your first steps two weeks ago. Yesterday night I saw you walk. This morning I was awed when you brought me dad’s cup to the kitchen after breakfast. Son you made me cry, you are so courageous and responsible. Its even cuter how you lose balance at some point, you fall, look up and just smile. You have made realize, life is easier when we are happy. We have to be happy!

I am still not sure what I don’t want to write in this letter, for I want to write everything. I like how you wake up in such high spirits at the break of dawn. You call dad, bab (not sure who between us is bab) then mama. You make my daily hustle worth to the last bit. I really do not like leaving for work without saying goodbye. This was the first verb that you mastered so well with the action too “babaee” then you wave with your tiny right hand. I wake up for this moment, I have happy days when you escort me to the gate and say babaeee. You don’t know how much I struggle with the thought of calling in sick just to spend a day with you giggling by my side all day.

Be strong and of good courage everyday of your forth coming years. Eat life with a big spoon. Squeeze all the joy you can out of this life.

 Enjoy all the things you perceive as finer in life at every stage. Serve God with your heart and soul. Give your life a Godly propose.

 Respect women of all ages and treat them like princesses; they will treat you like the prince you are. Respect older men and inspire younger ones, do not lose yourself to age mates, rather live your life like you do not require their validation.

 Get a hobby and a make it a talent. Follow it, it will take you to places you never knew you would get to. I will be your biggest fan, always. (Am already a fan of you dancing to the Sadolin ad)

Do not be afraid to fall in love, but fall only for a person who is worth the trouble. Do not wait for someone to validate your dreams, mum says they are valid.

Happy 1st birthday Son!!