But seriously, where did the time go? My sweet Ivy is turning 1 on Sunday. She gives the best snuggles, the best smiles and grins, has the best baby laughter, and the most in-depth eye contact from a baby that I’ve ever known. She can brighten my day with one crooked little grin. We prayed and prayed for her. She is our rainbow baby. Have you ever really sat and looked at a rainbow? There are definitely distinct colors, but they run together at the same time. You can’t really see the beginning or the end, but they are beautiful and so special. They only happen at a precise moment with all of the right elements lining up at the right time. This is how it is with Ivy - special, unique, beautiful.
Taken from a quote I saw once, Gabi taught me how to be a mother and Ivy has taught me (albeit very slowly) how to be a better mother. Most of this past year has been a fog for both Matt and me, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I was nervous that the strong and deep love I had for Gabi wouldn’t leave much room for that kind of love for another child. I was so wrong! Ivy has opened up our hearts even further than we thought was possible. I feel that she’s my huckleberry friend. I love her so much!
Some of her favorite things are rocking out to music – literally. That girl can rock back and forth like there’s no tomorrow, and giggle while doing it, which makes me giggle quite a bit. She loves her big sister, who loves her to pieces. I have no doubt that they will be best friends. Gabi can do no wrong in Ivy’s eyes. And Ivy is just about the best thing in Gabi’s opinion…other than milk. Ha!
Here are some snapshots I took of her each month list last
year. What a difference a year can make!
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| Two days after her arrival |
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| Two days before the big One Year Birthday! |
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