Peanut’s Forever Smile

 One year ago today, Peanut had his cleft lip repair.


If I could go back and sit beside the version of myself in that hospital room, barely sleeping, hardly eating, running on empty, I would tell her this:


Peanut is stronger than you think.


He is resilient.

He is brave.

He is courageous.


His cleft is part of what makes him uniquely him, and it’s a part of his story that will always be remembered and celebrated.


Those first days after surgery were exhausting and emotional. I remember feeling so drained and just hoping we would get through it.


One year later, life looks very different.

Peanut is thriving. He eats like any other toddler, plays nonstop, and fills our days with the biggest, happiest smiles. He’s grown healthy and strong, and most days his cleft feels like just one small part of a very full, joyful life.


Watching him grow this year has been incredible. Every time he smiles, I’m reminded of just how strong he is.


Peanut’s smile will always remind me that sometimes the hardest beginnings lead to the most beautiful chapters.


Happy Smileversary, sweet boy. 🤍

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