We had a great weekend preparing and celebrating Greta. Despite both Greta and I bring quite under the weather. We pulled it together. Ryan cleaned and decorated the basement for our guest list of about 30. I made food and the cake. Great team RAD effort! And our wonderful family and friends brought Greta some great gifts that will bring her much joy.
As I sit rocking her to sleep (no judgment - it's her birthday), I think back over the year. Greta made adjusting to motherhood a nice and dare I say easy transition. We have had our share of long nights. Trial and error. And trial and success. I phoned and texted a few mom friends. I've cried tears of joy. Tears of exhaustion. Tears just because. We laugh. We dance. We sing. We play. We love.
I love her more than words can say... But I'll try. She gives the best hugs and kisses but can turn on her German ways (aka stubbornness) is a blink of an eye. I love watching the joy and wonder in her eyes and the way she lights up a room with her smile and laughter. I love watching her study and try to figure out something new and then clap when she does. I love cuddling her close and watching how nurturing she is with her dolls. I love the love in her eyes for her daddy. I love her mischievous tinkle in her eye and smile.
I love her. I love being a family. And I truly love being Greta's mommy.
Happy birthday baby girl! I am so excited to see all that you grow up to be.
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