I really thought I’d have more to say tonight. I thought I’d be an emotional wreck all day, wiping tears away all day as I watched my little toddler walk around in her birthday crown. But, nope. I’m strangely okay! And honestly, I’ve been too busy to sit and think. We’ve been on the go since practically 5 am (those molars are back to haunt us!), whether with baby duties or party purchases. Groceries had to be bought, balloons blown up, decorations to hang. It’s been a busy day, and fun at that. And partly I don’t feel affected because it doesn’t “feel” like her birthday yet. Her party is tomorrow, maybe it will be more real by then. But then again, I think I’m too excited about seeing family and friends again that it may just be later that it sinks it–I have a 1 year old!

It boggles my mind that it’s been a year already. I just can’t wrap my mind around the fact I used to have a tiny newborn in my arms a year ago. How can that be the same little girl I hold today? She’s grown so much, accomplished so much. As they say (whoever “they” is…), “The days are long but the years are short.” Absolutely. I don’t know how we survived the sleepless nights, sore nipples, and more sleepless nights. I don’t know how our finances survived with Mark and I both being in school and only working a few months at a time. To that I say, God is just so good, abundant and has blessed us in so many ways.

Tonight as I was rocking her my heart was just so full of joy as she laid in my arms much like she did a year ago for the first time, just looking up at me. It’s amazing to think that I could love her even more than when I first met her, but it’s true. This past year we’ve all grown in numerous ways and the love only has grown with us.

I love this little girl. Happy 1st Birthday, Savannah!