Baby#1 Is Almost 1 Year Old!!

Well, it's been quite the eventful year with Baby#1 of course being born, followed by a family tragedy and then my new job, selling our house...And hopefully buying and moving into a new house? My maternity leave has been far from a "year off". If there was a better time to make major life changes, it is now.

I can't believe my little girl is turning 1. I had really wanted to have a party for her and I am so happy that everyone is supportive. We will be having two parties for the first year because we have so many people to invite. On Sat. we will have our friends and my family party. In August, we will have all of my hubby's side of the family. For Sat. we have about 20 people coming and I think for a two hour party it's just the right amount of people and time. I have planned it around her nap so she will wake up, eat and then party! I hope it goes well. We will mingle, talk and eat until everyone gets here and then meet to open presents and take pictures and end with cake! I don't want to overdue it, I want her and our guests to come and have a good time. I think I need more decorations though. Maybe coloured napkins and balloons.

Starting the second year and on, I won't have to worry about inviting everyone. I want to focus on hosting or going out with just the family. Making things even lower key.

Baby#1 is not walking yet, but she is sooo close. She can walk with support, has four visible teeth, drools, climbs, chases, picks up things with her fingers, can feed herself, drink from a sippy cup, swim, follow a good sleep schedule and smile at everyone! She still fights her sleep, poops a lot, takes bites too big for her mouth, loves car rides, strolls in her stroller.

Hubby and I are doing well...We are lucky to have such a good baby. Although, I wish he could help out a little more, but I understand how busy he has been with work and all the house stuff. I have decided not to entertain the idea of another baby until we move, I get settled at my new job, Baby#1 going to daycare and me adjusting to all of this change. Once I feel at peace with my life again, I know I will be ready. Not yet though!