Yesterday, I cleaned all the bottles out of the cabinet and was overcome with emotion. I can't believe that it's been over a year since Jackson was born. Lately, I've found myself being more and more nostalgic. I think it's because I've felt like I have a newborn again. Between Jackson waking up in the middle of the night and the neediness during the day, I've found myself sleep deprived and on edge like I was the first few weeks of his life. Things are calming down now (Phew! It was just a stage.) and I've been able to break through the sleep fog to actually reminisce about all of the events of the past year.
Halloween 2009 - Almost 1 month old
I think about how much Jackson's grown and all the milestones he's already crossed - sitting up, crawling, walking, eating solid foods, and no longer taking a bottle. I look forward to watching Jackson cross many more milestones and doing typical little boy things - running around in the backyard, soccer games, playing fetch with the dogs, going to Disney World, etc. But, I find myself wanting things to slow down. I miss his nap times on my chest and cuddle time while he took his bottle. I miss the sound of those first coos and giggles. I miss my little baby boy.
Halloween 2010 - 1 year old - Very Hungry Caterpillar Theme
Uh oh...is that the itch to have another one?
I hope it's just eczema.
Not eczema, welcome back to baby fever :) I was anti number two until Finn turned one, then BAM. Like a ton of bricks :)
ReplyDeleteDo it! Jackson would make an awesome big brother. You and Kate could do it at the same time. Nick and I are already talking number 2 because of my age.
ReplyDeleteuh oh an itch!?! i was in the infant nursery sunday and rocked a 2 month old to sleep. i started thinking, aw, i miss this. and then i quickly remembered everything else that comes along with 2 months olds, and then i was over it! cute halloween pics!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your Halloween costume!
ReplyDeleteAnd although I can't relate to the baby itch, I did post it on my facebook page :) Because it's good (for you. And maybe some other readers ;)
xoxo