Monday, July 8, 2013

One Year Down

We have officially been a family of four for a year now. WOW! The year has flown by. My eyes tear up almost every day when I rock Itty E before her nap. She no longer fits in just one arm. Her legs stretch across me as I hold the bottle she is drinking. This little girl is such a joy all the time! She laughs when I try and scare her after waking up from a nap. She laughs at me when I ask what she and Teddy dreamed about. And she looks as me like I'm crazy when I ask for advice of my life problems.
 
  The boss people and I often reflect on what the last year has been like. When we all first met and how they knew I was "the one" as soon as I walked in the door. It is fun thinking back to our beginning after the hell I was in. We chat about how much our Little Girl has changed in such a short time. She isn't talking but she completely understand EVERYTHING you say to her. We started sign language at 6 months, and now she knows Please, Thank You, All done, More and Teddy, which for us are the key words. I've taught her to stomp around the house like a dinosaur, flap her arms fast like a hummingbird (which she laughs at). She loves to be outside smelling and picture flowers, popping bubbles, playing at the park. As Itty E gets older the seasons and activities will only be more fun for all of us!!

  In a conversation about parenting I always say "Never having children...," the boss lady stopped me and said "yes you do. You have Little Girl" which is completely correct! I have a beautiful little girl who will eventually pick up on some of my behaviors (uh oh!) and mannerisms. I have a beautiful home to work at which has become my second home. And I am happy to report that I am "pregnant" with my second child due in December. We are a family and laugh about not liking outsiders in our little circle. No one truly understands but we love it!!