A year already

Reflecting:  It's hard to believe that I've been a stay at home mom for a year already!  Evelynn was born on November 11, 2010.  Time has gone by way too fast and has been way too much fun.  She is so happy, full of smiles and giggles that I wouldn't trade this life for anything.  Yes, we have ups and downs but we have no room to complain about it as this life we made has been a true blessing.  I look at my yoga ball and laugh now as it reminds me of the nights I bounced her to sleep.  It's not because we didn't have a bouncer, it's because the yoga ball bounce was the only thing that really helped her get to sleep when it was really needed.  We've been through a lot this last year but we've grown and learned a lot too.  Learning to love deeper, laugh harder and "just go with it" are a few!!  I smile and laugh with Ev from the moment she wakes up to the time we put her pj's on.  If someone told me years ago that having a lil one would be this fun...I wish we didn't try to wait until we were "financially ready."  The saying is true, you will never be ready.  I'd have to say we managed pretty well using Target's up&up items and coupons whenever possible.  Not crazy couponing though!