Being a parent the second time around was definitely easier this first year....although nothing about being a parent of an infant is easy. We definitely still had our trying times, especially in the beginning with some of Owen's health concerns, my nursing issues, and some baby blues mixed in. We are all doing great now!
Owen was born nearly 12 lbs, and continues to be very big for his age, both in weight and height. Put Owen in a room with 100 babies, and he is bigger than about 95 of them. ;)
He is such a calm energy in our house. And oh, so happy. He just adores sissy, and imitates her every move to the best of his ability. I know he is just wanting so badly to run after her, and jump and play like she does. Soon enough, bub! He is doing great with walking, but still the toddler toddle that worries me when he loses his balance on hard surfaces.
Some of my favorite memories looking back on this first year with Owen include just doing things with him riding in the front carrier (Ergo, I love you!) strapped to me. I love that he is so content taking in the world while snuggled up next to me. Even now, he still loves to be in the carrier if I am on the go. Another favorite memory of mine was during the first few months, when Daddy slept in another room so he could get some sleep for work, it was just Owen and I laying in bed at night, with him snuggled next to me listening to Amos Lee on pandora, and drifting off to sleep.
What an amazing year with my Owen! I am treasuring every milestone, and pausing just a bit longer to take in some of those routine moments. Rock him just a little longer. Read him just one more bedtime book. Memorize the smell of his soft baby hair....
So grateful for all of the love and joy he has brought to our family....
Happy birthday my baby boy!!
