all the family is now gone, so we have time to write and catch up on the big day!
to our sweet baby ev,
this past year has definitely been a rewarding (and also very challenging!) one. one year ago, we welcomed you into our arms in a much more peaceful birth experience (thank you vbac!), and cuddled you from the start. those first few weeks, you slept most of the time...more than what we were used to. and you were the hardest to wake up to nurse (you even slept through ice on your feet!). but we glided through that newborn stage and then the reality of having two kids really took hold. your babyhood as the second-born was very different than your brother's. we have not read as many books together, or rocked in the chair for hours on end. we didn't get out together as much, go for as many walks, and have yet to experience storytime at the library. and we definitely didn't have nearly as much blissful cuddle time. but together we have snuggled and nursed and walked and bounced and nursed some more. we wore you, loved you, fed you, and played with you. we've kissed your bumps and wiped your tears. and we've cried with you. and so although this first year looked different than what we've experienced before, we still can't believe that an entire year has passed and you turned 1. we are immensely thankful to God for bringing you into our family. your smile lights up a room and your bouncing, dancing body is a joy to watch grow. and although there have been many differences, one thing will always remain the same, we love you more than you will ever know!!
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| a very pensive (first-thing-in-the-morning!) 1-year-old |
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| you were so ready to go have fun! |
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| off and running...the only thing that stops you is nursing!! |
we love you, ev!
my, how you've grown...
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