Today is our daughter's first birthday. So many people have asked me if the year has just zoomed by, and yes it has. I still remember so clearly our time in the hospital, but that will probably be something I always remember like it just happened. Leading up to this day I must admit I have been a bit sad, but also excited for this milestone as well. I am proud of Selah for all that she has accomplished. Dan and I laid in bed last night reflecting over this past year with our daughter. From the day she was born and her cry was the most beautiful sound to us, to her struggles with rolling over all of the way, our excitement when she said her first word (which was mama), and when she sat up all of the way by herself...just to name a few. There have been so many memories of tears and celebrations. Seeing her unique personality develop is and will always be a blessing. She is a child of God with incredible gifts and talents to share with the world and I can't wait to see them unfold. You may ask why I would be sad, well because I realize that this newborn/infant stage is finished. Little by little she is becoming more self sufficient, but I know in the end that is what I want for my daughter, for her to grow up and be a confident young woman able to succeed in this world with the Lord as her guide.
The day began with breakfast, pancakes, eggs, and blueberries. Yumm Yummm!! Then she went down for a nap while I baked her birthday cake. After that we were off to the zoo. It was a perfect day! Selah was more aware and excited to see the animals this time. As I mentioned in a previous post she has learned how to say doggy and just as I suspected every animal at the zoo was a doggy. She even came home with a stuffed wolf from daddy. She was all tuckered out by the end of the day and fell asleep in daddy's arms, which is a rare thing, because she is a mover. While Dan went to get the car I got to hold her for a while too. To me, holding my beautiful sleeping daughter was the best part of the day.
I can only imagine what the years to follow will be like if this past year has been a blast!...sign...I love being a mom! I love you soooo much Selah! Happy Birthday!
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