(Aunt Sarah sent this ADORABLE dress, and this picture really shows the size of those feet!)It is so hard to believe that a month has already past. Okay, so I am stealing Sharon's idea of taking a picture in the same place each month and watching the growth. (Hope you don't mind, Sharon) I want to recap what happens each month of Braylin's life...so here goes month 1.
What a month it was! Obviously you were born, sweet girl. It was such a great experience and really seems like a blur now. You were 3 days early (which is so much better than being late!) You had lots of visitors this month. Nanna, Poppy, Uncle Jacob and Uncle Tim came to Oregon right when they heard you were here. Aunt Jill also came as soon as she could. This month you have grown and inch and have gained almost 2 pounds. You are just growing so quickly. You got to take Paisley to the dog park, you went shopping at the mall (several times), you went on many walks, you had a special blessing over you at church and have already been working at ZIDA some.
This month has been so fun watching you grow and change. Your mom and dad have loved every minute of you being here (even at 4am when you have poopy diapers.) You are such a joy and gift. We can't stop thanking God for the blessing you are to us. We love love LOVE you!
My first Mother's Day
It was such a strange thing to actually be the one being spoiled on Mother's Day. It is so surreal. I have only begun the journey of mommyhood, and still have so much to learn and look forward too, but so far it has been AMAZING! It's the little things that make it so fun. Yesterday I looked at the tiny little socks and was overwhelmed with how awesome it is to be a mom and to feel so much love for this tiny little person.
The day started off with my favorite donut in bed. Then, Joel took Braylin and let me sleep an extra 3 hours (that was a great gift!) Church was awesome. Little Bray gave me a flower at church (with some help from dad) Joel and I LOVE to go to the movies, so for Mother's Day, we decided to try and see if we could make it through a whole movie with her after lunch. And.....she made it....mostly. About 3/4 of the way through I took her to the back of the theatre to walk around. She went back to sleep and I was able to see the movie, so we considered it a success.
Reflecting on the past month has been a reminder of just how blessed we are. I pray we never take for granted the gift of family and the gift of being a parent. I pray that God will give us an abundance of wisdom and patience as the challenges of raising a child grow.
Awesome post. She is adorable and 1 month sure has gone by fast. Happy Mother's Day to you, Jane. You brought tears to my eyes with all your eloquent words. Love you!
ReplyDeletei love her. and don't think for one second that the monthly pic and post was my original idea! ha! :) can't believe it has been a month already. i know you are having the time of your life!
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