Birthday Party

We had a small family party for Ethan this evening to celebrate his official birthday. Balloons, party hats, cake, and presents… what more could a one year old little boy ask for! We are so blessed to have family who love our child.

Ethan Turns One

Ethan is officially one year old today. That means I’ve been a mom for a whole year. Thinking back on what life was like a year ago is just wild. I was so naive. I thought I knew, but I did not have the first clue as to what motherhood really was. I had no idea of the sacrifices,  the time restraints, the sleeplessness, the mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion that comes with motherhood. I was also totally unprepared for the joy that comes from seeing him laugh and learn something new; for the lost feeling I have when he visits his grandparents and I’m home by myself; for the completeness I feel when the three of us are playing together; or for how quickly he would grow from tiny infant to rolypoly baby to now, almost a toddler. To say this year has changed us would be an understatement. But how do you add a member to your family and stay the same. I’m so proud to be Ethan’s mom and I thank God everyday that I get to spend my time loving him and teaching him. This year has been an exciting and ever changing journey. As difficult as it has been, I wouldn’t change it. Little Ethan, I look forward to what God will do with us over the next year. You are precious and I love you!

These pics are of birthday pancakes this morning!