Anna : 12 Months

I never thought I’d be that mom who feels sad about her baby turning one. But, lo and behold, here I am, feeling sad.

We are closing the official “Baby Chapter” in our life with Anna, and although that does make me a little teary-eyed, I know we’re only getting started. There will be so many other firsts to come!

I’ve always thought it is amazing how much a baby changes in their first year of life … but to experience it firsthand is quite another thing! Our precious, tiny, sleepy newborn became a rolling, tummy-loving 3-month-old … who then grew into a crawling, smiling 7-month old … who then transitioned into a curious, standing 9-month old … who seemed to transform, overnight, into a walking, babbling 12-month old. How fast it has gone, but how wonderful it has been.

Here’s to the first year of Anna, here’s to …

Swaddling … Rocking … Napping … Cuddling … Rolling … Cooing … Nursing … Crying … Smirking … Smiling … Laughing … Pumping … Sleeping … Playing … Thumb-sucking … Toe-sucking … Bouncing … Bathing … Playing … Reaching … Crawling … Grabbing … Teething … Standing … Giggling … Eating … Reading … Drinking … Walking …

Photo Credit: Tonya Rock Photography