Amelia:: On your first birthday

Written on April 11, 2012

My sweet Amelia girl,

One year ago today, I had just spent the night in the hospital being induced and woke up to what I thought was going to be a horrible day and ruin the day of your birth. I had to have c-section. Now looking back at it, I have no idea what I was so worried about. It was the best day of my life and I am so grateful for everything that happened that day. It might not have been what I had planned, but it was our story and our beginning and I couldn't ask for anything more than a healthy you. I remember one year ago, sitting in the hospital bed, just staring at you and wondering what I did to be the most blessed person in the world. You were perfect and beautiful and healthy. 

You are now one year old... how did this happen so fast? You were the most perfect baby I had ever laid my eyes on. You are every mother's perfect child. I have zero complaints about you. You are so easy to take care of and give me so much joy. You grow so much every day and I just can't believe my baby is one. You have been asleep for about an hour now, and even when I walk past your room I just miss you. Your dad and I take care of you all day, and then we lay in bed and talk about you. What you learned today, how happy you are, what funny things you do and how much we love you. We are so overcome with the love we feel for you and you consume our every thought and action.

We have been your parents for a whole year and you are alive, happy, and healthy. I say it's a bit of a miracle and I am happy your are our guinea pig child. You are so easy and just go with the flow, which is good because half the time I don't know where our "flow" is going! What I do know about this last year is you showing us more laughter, happiness, worry, and a bit of heaven on earth than we have ever experienced.

You are gaining such a zeal for life. You enjoy it to the fullest. You show me the most simple, heavenly happiness I didn't know existed. You certainly have a mind of your own and you are not afraid to express it openly. You have so many expressions and can probably go through 20 different faces/moods in about 1 minute. You are one clever girl. Watching your grow and learn surprises me on a daily basis. You learn new "tricks" every day. I dream of your future and what kind of woman you will grow into. Thinking about how I hope you will be inspires me to change myself into a better person. Being your mom is the greatest honor. Not just because I became a mom, but because I have been given the blessing of being your mom. I am so grateful I get to be a part of your life and watch you grow up and change this world. In the book The Help, is says every child is kind, smart, and important. I hope you remember that every day of your life because that is the very description of who you are.

We love you Millie Mae. 

Happy Day O' Love

Today was a pretty good day. 

Amelia's First Valentines Day!

I actually forgot to give her the present Cupid left, so she will open it tomorrow.

Today, Anthony left to school at 7:00 while Amelia and I slept until 9:30. Niiiiiice.

In the middle of the night I set up the V-Day swag for Anthony for him to open when he woke up. I did 14 days of Valentines for him, leaving a present everyday for him in the morning. 

He wrote me a wonderfully romantic card with some chocolate and he bought me the Jawbone Up fitness bracelet. I have had the bracelet for about 3 weeks now... I couldn't wait.

He got home around 5:00 and we had dinner... Homemade P.F. Chang's lettuce wraps. 

At 7 we went over to our friends' house to do a little babysitting swap. We get to have a date on Saturday... I am sooo excited. 

Amelia and Isla are little besties. They are only 2 weeks apart, but it is so fun to see they different capabilities.

Graham was also there. He is 2 and pretty much watched Robots, the movie the whole time.

10 Months

You are 10 months old!

By far my favorite month so far. The crawling, laughing, moving, playing... 

all day, every day. 

So much fun.

You have grown up so much this past month. 

You know so many new tricks and you love learning new things every day.

Some things about my 10 month old:

-- You have mastered rolling over... better late than never

-- You pull yourself up on everything... First time was in the tub! I don't think that is the best place to start...

-- Won't take a bottle anymore and won't drink any formula, no matter what container its in.

-- You are becoming a picky eater. You love oatmeal, which is good because that is the only way you get formula. 

-- You have tried so many new foods and we often feed you pieces of what we are eating

-- You are turning into an amazing sleeper and you are finally back on NY schedule! You sleep from 9am - 10pm and you have stopped eating in the middle of the night.

-- You nod your head and clap anytime music comes on.

--When Mom or Dad tilts their head and says, "Heeeeeey." You will tilt your head and laugh.

-- YOU ARE CRAWLING!! as of Feb 3. Our living room is now covered in toys and books.

-- Your nap schedule is shortening. You will take a 2 hour nap in the morning and a 1 hour nap towards the evening.

-- You had your first bubble bath. You were so frustrated you couldn't hold the bubbles in your fist.

-- You love books. Dad reads you a book every night before bed. 

-- Whenever we look at you, you always smile! You are the happiest baby ever!

-- When I lay you to bed for a nap or bedtime, you talk to yourself for about 30 minutes before you actually fall asleep. You do this even if you are absolutely exhausted. It is so cute.

-- Love water and can hold your own sippy cup to get a drink...  you actually won't drink anything but water.

-- You have screaming/laughing contests with mom. You think we are pretty hilarious.

This is my favorite stage. You are crawling, laughing, screaming, jabbering, and so inquisitive. I am sure I will love the next stage even more. 

Love you Amelia!

Mom

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