My Baby Turns One

Last year I was crying to God and any body who would listen to help me as baby was stuck in the birth canal but my body was working overtime to get him out, not knowing it was not happening. This year I went into Colin's bedroom with joy, crying out "Happy birthday baby!"

What a difference a year makes. I knew that a baby was the next step in my life but had such a hard time adjusting to being a parent that I believe I was bordering on Post Par tum Depression. I was ready to give him up and forget about being a mother. Now, on this day, this happy day, I can't imagine what I would be doing if he wasn't here, in our lives.

We spent the morning at home, doing our normal routine. Before heading out Colin got his hair cut and I dressed him in his Birthday Boy shirt that I had made for him.

We had his party at my parent's house as it is bigger then ours and we were expecting around 30 people, mostly family. About 25 people showed up so it was good. Busy but good. I planned everything to be kid friendly, even though Colin obviously wouldn't participate in the crafts etc. We had "Alligator Soup" (homemade chicken noodle with toy gators in it), buns and veggies. Very simple but tasty. I was happy that the soup turned out as I cooked the chickens myself and I am not a good cook. But the highlight was of course the cake.

By the time we had cake Colin was getting a bit tired so he didn't get as into the spirit as I thought. Although he did get icing up to his eyebrows (and I don't have a picture of that, but I'm sure someone else does). After a quick bath I opened his presents as he was not interested in them at all.

Of course he was spoiled by everyone but didn't get too many toys. He's not yet at the stage of actually playing with toys, he's still mouthing and banging things. He received a lot of summer clothes which I am thankful for as he doesn't have any and now probably has enough for the summer :)

At the end of this busy day I am thankful that I have a reason to celebrate. That I have a healthy happy son. He is everything.

Disclaimer: How blessed I am to have had Colin Derek chose me as his mother.