HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY
ANTOINETTE:
I would like to wish my precious baby boy a happy 1st birthday today. Daniel had a rough start to his life. He had a battle on his hands from the moment he was born, but fought so hard and thankfully is here today to celebrate his first birthday. We are so lucky, and thankful to have him in our lives. As I wrapped his presents last night I thought about the past year and wondered what lessons I had learnt about motherhood. I learnt:
- You never think you could love someone like this. Your heart expands and just makes extra space.
- There is an invisible string that connects you and your children. You feel them all the time, no matter where you are.
- Somehow you have an extra store of energy that allows you to get up countless times each night to feed, soothe or comfort your baby.
- When your baby is sick you will do anything to make him better
- When things get too tough, ask for help from those closest to you.
- Baby Brain is a fact. You cant remember anything.
- All relationships are affected by the addition of a baby.
- You will never appreciate your own mother more than when you have children of your own.
- Motherhood really is a sisterhood.
- My belly will never be the same.
- My house will never be the same.
- One smile, giggle, coo can make your heart leap with joy.
So, now with my lessons learned and my little boy in tow I am off to bake his birthday cake. Daniel will help (mess!!) and I will continue to feel extra specially happy today that we are able to celebrate his first birthday. Today came very close to being a difficult and sad day, but instead it is a day of joy and celebration.