One Year Ago Today. .

. . .our sweet baby boy was born at 4:42 pm.  I still remember the details of that day so clearly.  I was scheduled to be induced, so we had lots of time to plan and think about that day.  After a very long and tough pregnancy, I could hardly wait to hold my baby boy!

We dropped Em off at school and headed to the hospital.  I remember everyone thought Evan would arrive quickly, but just like my pregnancy, we realized that things don't always go as planned.  Evan had a mind of his own and I labored several hours longer than expected, but at 4:42 we welcomed Evan to this world.  That sweet boy took my breath away.  It was love at first sight!

As I put him down to bed tonight, I couldn't help but rock him just a little bit longer.  All I wanted to do was stare at my little boy.  It's so hard for me to believe that just 1 year ago I was rocking my brand new baby at the hospital. 

Evan,

I love you more than words could ever express!  You are my little buddy!  Even though it was a tough year with your ear issues and your lack of sleeping, I wouldn't have traded it for the world!  I can't thank you enough for making me a mommy for the second time around and for more importantly, making me a boy mom.  I've enjoyed so much about your first year and even though it makes me so sad that it's over, I know ever bigger and better things are ahead for us. 

Love,

Mommy