(Almost) Seems Like Yesterday

Look who's one!

Happy birthday, Leah! My baby girl turns ONE today. Unbelievable. I remember one year ago today; I was cooped up in the labor room all day since SOMEONE was pretty comfortable and didn't want to join the rest of us on the "outside". I never knew labor could be so boring. Really. (Keep in mind, I was induced, so I spent much of the day waiting for something to happen. Then, when something -- contractions-- actually started, well, I lasted as long as I could, and then I had an epidural.) I dozed in and out of sleep, and tried watching some TV, but there wasn't much on. And it didn't help that I couldn't eat anything (except for the breakfast I had that morning), yet Scott could duck out for a bite occasionally. Thankfully, Leah finally arrived, safe and sound, at 9:22 PM.

Much has changed since that day one year ago, and I'm not just talking about diapers. Looking at Leah's earliest photos, I'm amazed at how she's changed physically. When I also factor in all developmental changes, well, again, it's hard to believe it's been a year. She's grown so much in (really) such a short period of time. Milestones that once seemed to far off have been met and surpassed now.

Here's to the next year in my baby girl's life (though I'll have to call her my "toddler girl" soon enough). I look forward to relishing the moments and capturing the memories. Happy Birthday, Baby girl.

Celebrating her big day at the playground.