May 11, 2010

Monkey is 1!

This is the hardest post I have ever written. How do I put it into words what this last year has been like. Being a mama to monkey... How much he has changed my world, how much I love him.
The first was taken at my shower the day before my actual due date. The second was right before we left to the hospital.

I remember being so ready to get Monkey out of me. I was HUGE and uncomfortable. I was anxious to meet him. I remember just wanting to leave the hospital and sleep in my own bed, eat my own food. With each milestone he reached I grew with excitement. When husband deployed every month he learned something was an accomplishment for me. He helped me get through my two deployments. FIrst in the womb and second right by my side.
He has grown so much. It amazes me how this sweet little boy

 turned into this...

It feels like it was just yesterday.

I am so blessed to be your mama monkey. You have changed so much this year. With each new day you have brought something amazing to my life. You grow and change so much each day it amazes me. You will never know how much you have helped me get through these past 7 months. You are such an amazing little boy, I can't wait to see how much you grow in the next year.

1 comment:

Lauren said...

Jessica, this made me cry. It's so crazy to me, I still remember you as my bff in Primary way back in the day, but now, you are this incredible woman and mother. I know we don't really talk anymore, but I love you so much, and you are an inspiration to all those around you. Miss you, and Happy Birthday to Bradley. He is so cute!