Happy Birthday Cash!

Did this year go by fast or what?? Amazing.
I was trying to remember the first years of my own children. Long time ago.. Once I got over the awe of seeing what Butch & I had created (which took about 3 months) I remember that year as being so much fun. All the things that we take for granted, a child is seeing for the first time. The first time they see themselves in the mirror.. it was either Genevieve or Evelyn, I would have to drag out the photo albums to be sure, but she was so taken with her image. I had a full length mirror that rested on the floor. She would crawl over to it and play with herself. Just like having a twin. It kept her entertained for hours.
And the excitement at every milestone. The push-up, the sit-up, rolling over, the crawl (how they crawl), the first step. Wow, I am sweating just writing about all that exercise.
Then there is the feeding. I love to see the expressions babies make when they taste all the varieties of food we have to offer. They may pucker and spit up but they always seem to open wide for the next serving. How trusting is that!
The first tooth, the first haircut, the first word, the first laugh, OMG there is nothing better in the world than baby laughter.
Sara, you have been so blessed to be able to spend this entire year with Cash. So many parents don't even have the chance to debate this issue, it is back to work for necessity.
I would love to see the year in review posted on the blog.
I think the first year is just that - firsts. Mother and child both living thru all these firsts. And both, hopefully, experiencing the firsts, with joy and awe. Did you lay on the floor with Cash and watch the world with him? I remember laying with Genevieve and watching the cat walk toward us down the hall, imagining I had never seen such a site. My mind created a little fearful moment, but when I looked at Genevieve she was all puckered up with "man, can't wait to touch that THING!" excitement, that I had to laugh and realize life is good, it is really truly good, when our hearts are full of nothing but love.
No presents from me - just a Birthday Blessing - May year two be full of love, health, joy and laughter. Lots of baby laughter.

Love ya, Charmaine