Happy Birthday

Today is a momentous day for us. Today is Savannah's first birthday. The saying "The days are long, but the years are short" is especially true for me as I look back over this last year. There were days and nights, especially in those first few months that seemed endless. It's been a big year. We've gotten through schedules, breast feeding, back to work, first fever, sippy cups, daycare, playdates, standing, and eating our first cupcake to name a few. Some events were tough; some were a joy.

New Motherhood is such a wonderful and emotional shock.

One of the parts of the year that seems short to me is the day I went into labor. The date my daughter was born of course ranks up there with one of the most important days of my life alongside my wedding day. Unlike my wedding day, I remember every detail. My wedding day seemed to fly by, and it was almost like I was watching it from outside of my body. Not this day. I remember everything. Every pain, every person I saw, every smile, every tear. It was so neat to go back and read my blog POST from this time last year, documenting Savannah's birthday.

We just got finished having her birthday party at daycare, and of course there will be a more formal celebration at our house this weekend. Pictures and a video to come!

I went ahead and brought her home from daycare after her party to spend some extra time with the birthday girl. And now she sleeps. My little girl, who now looks more like a toddler than a baby sleeps safely and soundly. It's hard to believe that this time last year she was probably sleeping too, but all swaddled up!

Happy Birthday Savannah.