Sunday, May 11, 2008

Happy Mother's Day

I Know that Mother's Day is almost over but I wanted to make sure that I took the time to tell my Mom how much I love her. I would have to say that Motherhood is the most rewarding and challenging thing ever. Although it can be hard at times I love it and because I am now a mother I have that much more respect for my mom and everything she has done for me and our family. So here is a look at my first year as a mother and a look at how much Eva has changed. (don't pay too much attention to the first picture I had just had Eva like that week so pardon the fatness)
I fell like the first few months were a complete blur all i did was sleep and nurse Eva. She was a really good baby the first couple months, so i started thinking, "Hey this mothering stuff isn't so bad."
Then she got older and her evil side appeared. I'm just kidding....sort of. She just never wanted to nap or sleep at night so we were both tired and cranky a lot. So then I started thinking, "Why would anyone ever have more than one kid!" Evil or not I have to admit that she does look pretty cute in her little bear outfit.
During the summer we went and stayed with Grandma Shelli while Greg was gone playing Army man. It was so much fun to let Eva spend time with her other Grandparents and She loved the pool. I still can't believe how fat she was. Look at the rolls on her arms!



Eva started walking at 9 months which was shocking but a month later it was Halloween and she was able to walk for trick or treating which was really fun. I dressed her up as a fairy and everyone loved her costume. We went to our church Halloween party and the trunk r treat. It was so cute to see Eva going up to the cars with her bag. And Greg was in heaven because he got to eat all the candy! By now she was getting to be lots of fun and I was starting to think again that maybe this Motherhood isn't so bad after all.


Finally we made it to her birthday! I felt like not only was it a celebration for Eva but also for Greg and I that we made it through the first year. We just had a small party at the Grandma Gochnour's and we let Eva have a huge slice of cake. Which as you can tell she loved. By now Eva could say a few words like Mom and Dad and she could make all kinds of animal sounds.


Eva will be 17 months this week and I feel like the time just flew by. I love being a mom so much and I love Eva to death. She is such a sweet little girl and she keeps Greg and I laughing all the time. She is so smart (I know all parents think their kids are so smart) and she really keeps me on my toes. I feel so blessed to have a healthy, happy little girl. She is starting to say all kinds of words and can really interact with Greg and I. One of her favorite things to say is "this." Whenever we go somewhere new or she doesn't know what something is she points and says "this?" And she will keep saying it until I tell her what it is. It's cute and a little annoying. I guess I would have to say that Motherhood is totally worth it and I love being a stay at home Mom. I also am so thankful for my mom and what a great example she has been to me. So to all the moms that read this Happy Mother's Day! And don't you think that with all the work we do we should get like a whole week instead of just a day?

6 comments:

Julianne said...

Love this post and pictures! Funny with the lanolin cream on the table behind you at the top of the post...yes, that is always nearby me, too! And we loved seeing funny little fairy Eva at Halloween!

Good post.

Shelli said...

You are so funny, reading this just brightened my whole day. You are such a good mom, and I love all the pictures, That was funny "the evil side". Her Grandma says she could never be evil, always an angel!!!

Rachel B said...

Happy Mother's Day Andi! You are so cute, and all the pictures and descriptions are adorable. My favorite is when you are asleep and holding Eva. It seems like the only time I have ever been able to fall asleep while sitting up is after having a new baby. Pure exhaustion. I just can't believe how beautiful you look in every single picture. And Eva is beautiful too.

Amber said...

Happy mothers day Ann. I know theres so many emotions that we go through as mothers...one min. we love every single second of it and a little while later we're ready to quit. But it's all worth it. Eva is adorable.

Tom & Michelle said...

happy Mothers Day Andi!!! I love you so much you are such a good mom, you had lots of practice on me at times making all the bean and bacon soup and sandwhiches for lunch. Eva is a doll.

Korbi said...

This is Korbi, I went to High School with Greg. Andrea, you are absolutely gorgeous and your little angel is adorable! Way to go Greg!