Our little Annibelle turned one year old just 2 1/2 months ago. Not much time, right? Well, in those 2 short months our little baby has turned into a toddling big girl! It's amazing and thrilling to watch how quickly she learns new things. She repeats back almost everything we say, and even says "Thank you" when we give her something! She absolutely LOVES to read books. She would read all day long if one of us sat with her, and she is always ready to bust a move; it's SO funny to watch her dance and groove when she hears a good beat. <3
As I congratulate my brother and sister in law on the arrival of their first child, I find myself remembering when it was us in that position, holding that tiny new born and staring into her big eyes, wondering what the future held for her... And then you blink, and that baby's a big girl! What really freaks me out is to know that some day she will have a boyfriend, she'll go to college, she'll get married and have a family of her own... But for now, I'm going to beg time to move just a little slower so I can bask in this moment with my little girl, her sticky hands, wild curls, the messy house and all. <3
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Food for Thought
Our first night back home was about as restful as being at the hospital, but, thanks to a dear friend, at least I didn't have to make dinner. (Otherwise we'd probably have starved, as we're all too exhausted to blink). Here's to hoping Annibelle feels a little better and sleeps soundly tonight... at least for a couple hours. =)