My how a year has flown!

I have to admit that I have been remiss in updating this blog as often as I should. Motherhood is a fast paced adventure that has months passing like minutes. Each milestone and new talent is celebrated in the moment, but honestly they are happening so quickly now, I can barely keep up. As November 1st approaches, I have to admit that I have become both nostalgic and sentimental about the past 12 months.

Morning of...Geez I was massive!

Our first night home. :)

Family walk just last week!

Being mom to these two girls has changed my life in so many ways -- some expected, others completely unexpected. I shake my head as think back on the hard times. The days struggling to nurse, the lack of showers, the sleepless nights, the poop stories -- oh my the poop stories, but now they seem so sweet to me. I wouldn't trade each rough day for the best day before my girls were given to me. I can't imagine my life without their smiles, their giggles, their own special brand of sweetness that they bring to me each day.

I'll admit that most days are tiring. I feel busy, overwhelmed, sweaty, and under-qualified all the time. But I hope that the love I have for my girls, the dedication I have for raising them and raising them well will smooth over the rough patches. I hope that they will know I may not have done everything perfectly, but I did always do my best. And not only my best, but my best with the best intentions -- and in love.

So here's to a year! I will post pictures of the beeday, when it happens. :)