Henry is One!

I sit here writing this post in disbelief that my little guy is one. What a year it has been. I have never had so many emotions in one year. We have been so tired, overwhelmed, worried, scheduled, busy, delirious and most of all HAPPY! The amount of joy that Henry has brought into our lives is immeasurable. I think back to the moment he entered the world and how much excitement we felt. I think of the constant guessing game and crying fests we have had. I cherish the first giggle and the many that have followed. I wouldn't trade anything in the world for the smile on his face each morning when I go to get him out of his crib to start our day. I am amazed at how someone so small and new can be so incredibly perfect. I am confused at how this little guy can keep us up all night with cries and teething and we still never get sick of him and just want him to feel better. I laugh at how most days I leave the house without even looking in the mirror...I need to work on that one! I am shocked at how becoming parents has changed both Bill and I in a way that we could have never imagined. I guess I just feel so lucky. There were times this year that I wondered how people do this. It takes so much more thought and love than I ever could have guessed. But looking over the past year all of the crying and sleep deprivation seem so minor. They are completely overshadowed by the happiness and completion we now feel. I am so proud to be Henry's mom and also to have such a wonderful family. I know a lot of memories are ahead but I think I will just savor today one minute at a time knowing that we made it through this year and we are all still smiling...even bigger than before!

Here is a video of the birthday boy on his new race car. He loves it!

We are headed to build a bear today to make Henry a little friend to guide him through his second year. I will post pictures tomorrow as well as updates from our visit with Dr. E for Henry's 1 year check up!