Let me recap the year a little bit. A year ago today I was a hot mess while I was feeling guilt for Brighton. I was sad that would be the last day that he was my only child. It just felt like I should spend special time with him that day. I have always heard mothers say when they are having a second baby that they don't know how they will ever love the 2nd child as much as they love the 1st. But then of course, they do once it happens. I honestly never felt like that. I knew that the love I had for Brighton was so special and incredible, how could I not have that same love for a second child? Brighton taught me all of that. Just by being there and being MINE. I was excited to give him a sibling and I wish with all of my heart that they will love and cherish each other the way that Lacey and I do. It may take years, but I hope that they get there. (At this point I would like to thank my mom and dad for giving Lacey to me!!) Anyway, onto my recap. So, saying goodbye to Brighton the morning of September 20th was hard. We talked about his new baby brother and listened to his favorite song "Rocket Man" in the car on the way to drop him off at his grandparents' house. I cried as I left him. Secretly of course. On to the hospital. Everything went smooth just as it did when I had my 1st C-Section with Brighton. Baylor came into this world a tiny little thing! Under 7 pounds!!! He was a cutie!!
Jason and I once again loved our hospital time. This time we were ready to get home and start life with Baylor and Brighton though. The newborn days were sweet and I did not mind the getting up in the night part at 1st. Of course, I have to credit Jason for so much of that as he was wonderful about helping me. We made it work together. I loved my maternity leave. It was all glorious, spending that time with my baby boy. Going back to work was tough but we have all adjusted. Lets see, then there were the struggles of the 1st year. What struggles? Consistant Projectile vomiting, Cranial Technologies helmets, and him not sleeping through the night until he was 10 months old!! Oh well, that is all behind us now. His sweet smile and bright blue eyes make up for EVERYTHING, every time I see him! I am sad that they grow up so fast but what a blessing it is to be able to see it all and take it all in. Our family is complete thanks to you Baylor. I have a feeling he has a lot in store for us in the years to come. He's got that twinkle of mischief in his eye!! Pay back is HELL Mommy!!
Happy Birthday to my BABY!! Baylor Tide Flowe
Poor little thing has been sick this week so these pictures are not great. He loves to sit and listen to Birthday Bear sing happy birthday. Baylor is developing such a cute personality. He is doing "So Big!", high fives, and waves and says bye bye at totally inappropriate times. I love it. He is ALL OVER THE PLACE and I am constantly chasing him to reach him before he gets to the bathrooms and the dog food dish. I have had to resort to the oldy but goody trick of sitting him on the floor with pots and pans. It's loud as hell, but works every time. For at least 5 minutes, sometimes 10! He is eating a lot of food too! Only a couple of small bottles during the day. Some baby food, lots of apple sauce, bananas - whole and smooshed up, puffs, mandarin oranges, grapes (cut up teeny tiny) and last night he had bread for the 1st time. He is going to LOVE his cake!!
We will celebrate him all day long tomorrow and his birthday party is Saturday!!
Happy Birthday Baylor!!!
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