Bittersweet

I can't believe a year has already passed. I feel like it was only a few months ago, but at the same time I feel like she's been a part of our little family forever. Tomorrow my sweet baby will turn one. Unbelievable.

Over the past 12 months I've changed about 3,000 diapers. I've lost at least 400 hours of sleep. But I have gained so much more.

I've gained a love more intense and amazing that any I've ever known before. I've watched her learn  to nurse, to hold her head up, to roll over, to sit up, to eat solid foods, to use sign language, to crawl, to stand, to laugh. Everything she does amazes and delights me.

Tomorrow I will wake up to my one-year-old smiling at me signing for milk and then breakfast. Truly amazing.

I miss my sweet little newborn. I miss when she used to snuggle close and fall asleep on my chest. But I love the little person she is becoming. I'm sad to see her leave infanthood behind, but I'm excited to see her grow and change.

Next up: Walking, talking, and tantrums. I hope we get some snuggles in too.

Olivia's Stats:

Then:
3 pounds, 14 ounces
17.5 inches

Now: (as of 3 weeks ago)
19 pounds
27.5 inches

Here's some of my favorite photos of the past few months. Watch her grow!!

February 2011: Newborn 

March 2011: One Month

April 2011: Two Months

May 2011: Three Months

June 2011: Four Months

July 2011: Five Months

August 2011: Six Months

September 2011: Seven Months

October 2011: Eight Months

November 2011: Nine Months

December 2011: Ten Months

January 2012: Eleven Months

February 2011: ONE YEAR!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OLIVIA!!!