Wow, how fast time flies by! This time last year I was very pregnant. I say, "very" because I was days away from giving birth to my second child. At the time I didn't know that it was for sure I would be delivering him at 37 weeks but I had a hunch since his older brother was born at 37 weeks as well. I was praying at this point last year that if he were to come early that he would just wait til after the TOP CHEF taping on base here at Nellis Air Force Base. My husband had gotten us a reservation to be on the shop and since it is probably one of my favorite shows ever I didn't want to miss the opportunity. Thankfully, my son did wait and only 5 days later I welcomed my son Calvin Daniel into the world on May 8th, 2009.
We are celebrating his first birthday tomorrow due to the fact that Mother's Day weekend might of caused some scheduling problems for some of our guests.
I am so thankful and excited for those who are planning on coming who want to share in our happiness to celebrate our second child's first year!
Calvin has been such a good baby. I have been very thankful for his laid back disposition and sweet personality.
Having a second child has taught me many things. I of course have learned to perfect the art of multi-tasking but more importantly really enjoying the amazing gift that all children are. My first child I was so worried all the time about the small details. I still struggle with the worry like any mother but I've made a lot of progress on letting the "small" things go and not let them take my mind hostage. Anyone who has multiple children can testify how different their children are. Seeing that first hand in my own family has been such a fun and exciting thing. Calvin started crawling at such a young age (5 months). Started pulling himself up at 6 months. Started trying to walk at 7 months and took his first steps shortly thereafter. Was taking 3 to 4 steps at a time at 8 months and at 9 months was walking easily. His older brother was also an early developer but was about a month and a half behind the progression his brother was making. With all that we have experienced with having two children just has inspired me and empowered me to want to have more. I'm not sure how many we will have for sure because following God's will for our lives is ultimately our first priority.
Not one day goes by that I don't praise the Lord for my children. Amongst all the "disciplinary" issues, meal challenges, and all the complexities included with being a parent I could not of asked God for a better gift than marrrying my husband and becoming a Mother to these two little boys.
Thank you Lord for my baby Calvin. Who is no longer a baby. But now, a true toddler.
We are grateful for each year you give us to be together as a family.
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