One Year Ago Today...

One year ago today was the date that Cooper was due to be born. I was looking back and reminiscing today about what I was feeling this time last year and all that has transpired over the past year.

Last year at this time I was very anxious about giving birth and actually having a baby of my own. What would the baby be like? Was it a boy or a girl? How would this new creation change our current lives? Well, I can't put into words how great the past year has been but it has definitely been a HUGE change. Cooper is a very even tempered, mild mannered child (we're SO thankful for that!). We continue to learn more about him as he grows and changes but it is comforting to have a schedule and know what his little faces and noises mean. Although sleeping until 8:00 now on Saturday mornings is a luxury and we try to aim for a date night once a month rather than once a week!

It has been so neat to watch Cooper grow into such a cute little person over the past year. Now that he's almost a year old, we can do things with him such as take him to the zoo, which we did yesterday on Sean's day off this week. He loved the monkeys but wasn't especially interested in the other animals. He did love the day outside riding around in the stroller - and Sean and I had fun!



Also one year ago today is when Sean defended his thesis. It is great to look back and see the progression of our somewhat unknown future to his acceptance and satisfaction with his new job.

...and I can't resist mentioning that my husband is on cloud 9 today with the Tarheels as National Champions. A vast difference from his disappointment - all wrapped up in One Year Ago Today.