Time is such a funny thing. Isn’t it amazing how we wish it away and no sooner do we long for it back. I remember so fondly, wishing away the end of my pregnancy, beyond anxious to meet our little guy for the first time and so ready to sleep comfortably and feel normal…. That moment arrived before we knew it.
Looking back, I can admit that our first three months as a family of five were delightful but challenging. It took us weeks to figure out that Jake had colic and acid reflux and it wasn’t something that we were or weren’t doing right…. It took us weeks to find a medication and dose that would actually control his reflux. While the nights seemed long and crying seemed to surround us, they too passed too quickly, leaving behind the newborn snuggles, coos and warmth of a fresh little one nestling in.
And then there are the firsts… The first time they grasp your fingers, the first time they look up at you, their first smile, their first giggle, baby babble, rolling over, crawling, pulling up, learning to stand, words spoken with meaning, separation anxiety, standing unassisted, first tooth and soon to be first steps. All this in 11 short months. So much to be proud of.
And in the blink of an eye, our baby is one month shy of a year. One year. Such a bittersweet time. So much to anticipate and celebrate yet so much growing and so many milestones already in the books. These truly are the moments. All too soon my biggest little men will be going off to kindergarten and in the blink of an eye, Jake will be next. If only we could pause and rewind but for now, I will thank my lucky starts that they call me Mommy for I know how truly blessed I am!
I should share this attempt at sneaking a picture of Jake with his 11 month sticker….
And here he is in all his giggles….
Happy 11 Months my little sunshine!
oxo
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