Reflecting

I know, I know--I promised pictures of Sofia in her Halloween costume. I assure you, they're on their way. I just haven't taken the time to sit down and sort through them. (This coming from the woman who just sent out her daughter's 3-month photos to the relatives. Did I mention that my baby is now nearing 5 months old and soon it will be time to schedule the "official" 6-month photo shoot? Oh, well. Better late than never, I guess.)

Tonight David and I were sitting with the baby and just staring at her in amazement. (We're told this is common for parents--especially first-timers. Ha!) Anyway, we were discussing just how crazy it is to try and wrap our minds around how much life has changed since she arrived. November 1st marked the one-year anniversary of us finding out I was pregnant. The old cliche of "what a difference a year makes" definitely applies in this situation! Just a little over 365 days ago, David and I were looking at each other with a little of that deer-in-the-headlights expression and wondering what in the world we had just gotten ourselves into. When I think back about all the details of that day, I can still feel the excitement and fear and anticipation. Our little one has only been here for four months, and yet, we can't imagine what life would be like without her. Sofia, you are definitely the best thing to ever happen to us...