I'm a few days behind, but I wanted to welcome the new year! 2011 was by far the best and most challenging year of my life. In January, Jordan and I saw our precious baby on a ultrasound and heard her heartbeat for the first time. In March, I felt her kick for the first time and we learned that she was a she! In April, we had the awesome opportunity to go to Cancun, thanks to Jordan being one of the top 10 salesmen in his company. All-inclusive resort + pregnant girl = happiness. God bless the sweet lady at the made-to-order crepes station. We got to be good friends.
May brought summertime and my pretty much constant need to be in my parents' swimming pool. June and July were months of awesome showers for our baby girl and hanging out with friends and family. In late July, we learned when Addie would be born, and on Aug. 8 she arrived! I have said many times that the hardest part about giving birth was the waiting (I did have an epidural, mind you.) Then those crazy people at the hospital just let us bring her home, like we knew what we were doing! We are forever grateful for all our friends and family who brought food for the next month or two.
In September, we celebrated Jordan's birthday and six years of marriage. That's also when Addie started smiling. October marked Addie's first Halloween (in her precious pumpkin costume, courtesy of my mom who made it for me 28 years earlier). November was my return to work and very difficult decision to leave the job I had loved for five years. Addie made the exciting discovery of her hands. Addie's first Thanksgiving was quickly followed by my birthday (the best one yet!) and her introduction to the beloved Christmas tree. I also started my awesome new job. And Addie started eating cereal. We wrapped up the year with Addie's first laugh and first Christmas with all our family and then slowed things down with a quiet NYE and day at home. So, basically, my entire 2011 was about carrying or caring for this new little person who now owns my heart.
I don't really believe in resolutions, but my hope for 2012 is that I take time every day to thank God for the amazing life and family He has given me. Being a mom isn't easy. Balancing a marriage, part-time job, house, extended family, friends and a baby is challenging on a daily basis. There are times that I get wrapped up in the little difficulties instead of counting my blessings. I hope to continue to grow into this new person I've become - one who slows down to enjoy all of life's little moments.
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