So, the weeks have gotten away from me yet again, and I figured I'd better blog again before I start school tomorrow and lose all sense of free time I have. I have missed blogging about my first Mother's Day, Brett's first birthday as a dad, Braden's first swim....
Gosh, time goes so fast. I am finding it nearly impossible to believe that my little guy is about to turn one!Maybe that has something to do with the fact that I was in a sleep-deprived fog for the first three months of his life, but seriously, how has this year gone so fast?! I don't feel old enough to have turned 26 today, but I truly feel like the "best years of my life" have just arrived.
Being a mom is one of the best things in the world, and is worth every extra dollar, every day more stressful, every night with less sleep. I feel like 26 is the best birthday I've ever had. I awoke to a still-sleeping baby at 6:30 am (fabulous!) followed by a vast array of gifts from my wonderful husband and son, a celebratory lunch, cake and birthday song at work, followed by an early dismissal.
Today was Braden's first day at our friend, Michelle's for the day. He absolutely LOVED it and met me with a HUGE smile on his face and a card to boot. I think he is going to be very happy spending three days a week with Michelle, Luke, McKenna and their dog Cooper. He thinks Cooper is the funniest thing in the world, and it truly makes me want to consider getting a dog.
Overall, Mommy's "first" birthday was truly wonderful. I've never been so happy to have had a typical day. I have felt so loved and blessed all day. Thank you to everyone who has made my day so special.
