Going Down Memory Lane

It is hard to believe that a year ago, I was two days from giving birth to Grant. I remember the feelings of anticipation, nervousness and excitement. We wondered if we were having a boy or girl and how Laura would react to being a big sister. We also were in the midst of selling our house in Knoxville and Jim finishing up his dissertation. It was a crazy busy time to welcome a newborn baby!!!

The morning of my c-section, Jim took this last picture of my pregnant belly. I definitely got much bigger with Grant so it wasn't a big surprise, when he came in weighing 9 pounds!!

Oh it was a shock to hear the doctor announce that it was a boy! I had felt all along that I was carrying a girl. Tears of joy streamed down my face as I listened to his first cries and finally got to see his sweet face. One of the downfalls of a c-section is having to wait to hold your baby until you get back to the room and I felt very nauseous before, during and after the birth, so it was a rough go for awhile. But once I got to check Grant out and make sure he had all his fingers and toes and touch his soft head, I was in love. It was so fun to introduce him to our family and let Laura see her brother for the first time.

I took this picture of Grant the day after we moved to Searcy. Grant enjoying his bath at 6 months.My little stinker at 9 months!So as Tuesday approaches where my St. Patty's baby will turn one year old, I find myself going down memory lane . It has been a fun year; a challenging year as well learning to juggle two kids. I thank God everyday for blessing my life with Grant. I never thought I could love a little boy so much, but I sure do!

(*Birthday pics to follow on Tuesday......)