Yesterday was a busy, busy day! Our baby girl turned one year old! It's still so strange to me that it was an entire year ago that this astonishing and sweet little girl entered our lives late at night, that a year ago I was holding her and staring down into her wide dark eyes as she stared back at me. Now my little girl is almost walking, bouncing and "dancing" on her feet, laughing and clapping, waving bye-bye, nodding her head "yes" and shaking her head "no" and jabbering at us, fully expecting us to understand what she's saying. She's such a miracle, our Eliza Jane!
We had a party for her after church, having pizza (her favorite) and cupcakes (a new treat) and friends and family. She didn't quite get the whole opening of the presents, but she definitely enjoyed pulling new things out. I am looking forward to introducing her to Beauty and the Beast today and pulling her new toys out of their boxes. And she, I know, enjoys her new clothes already. (Yes, just one, and already a clothes hound!)
Sadly, today is not going to be so happy a day. We have our 1 year check up and there are shots on the way. So, really, I should be getting dressed and ready to head out, giving her some Tylenol so she's ready when the shots come. I wish Nick could be there to help, because I never handle it well, but he has to work.
But as much as joy and learning as this past year has brought, I'm so grateful and excited for another year to watch Eliza grow and change and learn and play, to have the time for snuggles and books and laughter. I know it sounds all good, but some of the hardest lessons in life come from parenting and I still have lots to learn. I'm grateful, though, that the lessons come with this wonderful little person. Thank You, Lord, for my baby girl!
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