One

June 22, 2012 by Courtney 3 Comments

One night left. I have one night left of having a baby who is under 1 year old. I cannot believe it.

But there were no tears tonight over it. No. I’m done with the tears because the truth is, Matthew does just keep getting more and more fun every day. People tell you that this happens, but you don’t believe it because this time,right now, is the “funnest” he’s ever been and how can he be even “funner?” But he does get “funner,” each and every day.

Three months ago, Matthew wasn’t doing, “so big.” He is now – and it provides endless cuteness to our days.
Two months ago, Matthew wasn’t clapping. He is now – and it cracks me up every.single.time.
A month ago, Matthew wasn’t walking. He is now – and I can hardly keep up!
Four weeks ago, Matthew wasn’t jumping off the edge of the pool into my arms. He is now – and it makes him (and me) so happy!
Three weeks ago, Matthew wasn’t sure if I was Mama and if B was Dada. He is now – and it makes us both smile endlessly.
Two weeks ago, Matthew wasn’t giving away kisses to everyone he met. He is now – and everyone loves it!
A week ago, Matthew wasn’t blowing kisses. He is now – and it melts my heart.
Yesterday, Matthew wasn’t bringing his empty cup to us to fill up with water when he was thirsty. He is now – and I am so proud of my big boy!
Today, Matthew wasn’t…. oh, I wonder what this one will be 🙂

I finally understand what everyone is talking about. I will miss my baby, but I know that I’ll have a terrific, even “funner” time with my new toddler!

Napping on me for 2.5 hours today. I was in heaven!

Fresh up from his nap in Mom’s arms. Stoic boy – he’s got a pretty nasty cold.

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B just went down to try to fix our hot tub (we can’t seem to get it warmer than 97 degrees) and he made the point that it’s nice outside and a 96 degree hot tub isn’t a bad thing on a hot night – that 101 could be too hot. So he asked me to join him and I’m going to – because these are the moments that make life wonderful! (I haven’t been in it since before we were pregnant and I really miss our hot tub chats.)

Author: Courtney

Hi, there, I’m Courtney. I never planned to stay home with my kids, but I got sucked into motherhood when my first baby came into our lives after years of infertility and multiple rounds of IVF. His brother followed closely behind, something we didn’t plan on after having such a rough road with achieving parenthood the first time around. My boys are IVF cycle twins, conceived on the same day but born two years and one day apart (they were both transferred on the same day in October, but with two years between them). My boys are the best of friends and my husband is a terrific husband, father, and most importantly… friend. He fully supported my desire to stay home (“I just wanted it to be your idea and not mine, I totally want you to stay home and raise our kids!”) and encourages me in everything I do. I am a lover of projects, spreadsheets, fitness, healthy cooking and eating, crafts, selling my stuff on FB (HA!), and the outdoors. If I’m active, I’m pretty darn happy!

3 thoughts on “One”

kkasun
June 23, 2012 at 1:17 pm

Wow, he is growing and learning so fast right now.

J o s e y
June 23, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Awh, you’re making me so excited for these next six months!! Love those snuggles too. 🙂 Hope you enjoyed the hot tub!

nobabyruth
June 25, 2012 at 4:24 am

I love this post. What a sweet way to look at the past year. And who knows what today and tomorrow will bring!

I love the so big thing. I’ve gotta get to work on that with Sofi!!