Well, another year has come and passed. But this year was different for your Daddy and me because it wasn't all about us...it was all about you. You've grown so much over the past year - from learning to sit and to crawl, to eating solid foods, to walking and talking. It really is amazing how much you changed in just 365 days.
I love you so much, Pemberley. This year I resolve to continue trying to give you as much of my attention as you need as you grow into your own little personality. I know your needs will be different than that of Waverley's, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared shitless about having two kids. I never knew my heart could be so full when I had you, and I mean it when I say it's doubled in size since we found out baby sister is on her way. But I'm still nervous...how can I be a good mother to my toddler when I'm utterly exhausted from getting up five times a night nursing a newborn again? How can I possibly give both of you my undivided attention? But then I remember that my mom did it with four kids, and your Daddy's mom did it with three, and Aunt Darcy and Aunt Sally do it with two. And I know it'll work out...we just have to find our rhythm as a family of four.
So, in addition to giving you all of the attention you need as we continue embarking upon your Year Two, I also resolve to allow myself to relax a little more. I'm *very* uptight and need to learn that sometimes it's okay if we wear pajamas all day, and that it's not the end of the world if we have to eat pancakes for dinner because taking a toddler and newborn to WalMart to grocery shop is like asking for trouble.
As ridiculous as this post may sound, your Daddy and I are SO EXCITED to see what 2016 has in store for us. With you and little sister, we know we'll never be happier.
I love you, my biggest girl,
