Laugh if you must but I'm not even kidding in the slightest. I was going to post this picture for #throwbackthursday on Instagram last week
On our way home from the hospital.
but I got so hung up on tiny little Noah that I had a meltdown and forgot to post. Seriously - this picture induced a full on, tears-streaming-down-my-cheeks, hugging and kissing my baby meltdown.
Every step of the way, I'm amazed at how much my son is learning and growing and don't get me wrong, I cannot wait to see him grow up! He's going to be, and already is, such an amazing kid. But the baby stage is almost over and you guys, I'm not letting go of it that easily.
So, here I am. Almost 11 months into motherhood. I've struggled some days and eased through others but couldn't have done any of it without my fabulous mommy friends, my sister, my husband and my family.
As we (it does take a village you know) enter into this next stage of his life, I can't help but think how bittersweet it is to step into the whole new realm of toddlerhood.
Well, you know... without the toddling. My kid has yet to crawl or walk.
If you haven't already seen this picture, I'm in complete denial that he's grown that much!
(11 month pics will be taken next week.)
Regardless of how mobile he'll be or not be, his first birthday is sure to be a blast. Some people have asked me why I'm even bothering with a big party, heck, he won't even remember it! But see, that's just it - I WILL. A first birthday only happens once and I want it to be special. Besides, parties are fun so why not?! ;)
Just like my girl Brittany, we are in full swing planning this shindig and let's just say, it's definitely gonna be colorful.
There will be coloring books, balloons, candy, and cupcakes galore. We'll have a fun photo booth set up and maybe even a play area for the kiddos.
All in all, it's going to be a great time - even if I am crying in the corner.
It's my Noah's party and I'll cry if I want to.
21 comments:
Sweet, newborn fingers!! Sigh. I can see why you cried. :) I can't wait to introduce Baby Hop to Noah at his 1st birthday party, it would be a great time for her to meet her betrothed. (ps...an I WISH on that being at the birthday party part)
He is huge! I can't believe it's already here. Mac's never turning one or getting older. I prohibit it.
Love the rainbow colors theme.
Almost 1!! HOW?!? I feel your pain! The party will be great though, you will do such a good job, I can't wait to see!!
been there, done that! definitely bittersweet:-) wahhhhh! xoxo
Oh my gosh, I can't believe he'll be ONE soon! And is now like double the size he was in that one month photo. You go ahead and cry if you need, but hopefully you enjoy throwing his party too!
I'm already freaking out and he's just turning 8 months this week :(
Love the theme!
awe, such a cute post and I can't believe he's almost a year! And definitely a good point... there's only one 1st birthday :)
aww. this is the sweetest thing.
you're such a good mama.
oh my gosh!
i can't believe he's almost one.
it's seems like just yesterday he was born!
it is so crazy how fast time flies.
Isabelle didn't walk until well after her first birthday, to me it means that the babies are loved and cuddled a lot, just like they should be!! I love the theme and I know your pictures are going to be fab! Enjoy his babyhood, I totally get it. Such a sweet post Mama<3
Oh god, I want to cry just reading this....I want the newborn phase to last forever! Waaaah. :( Happy almost one year, Noah! I love how grumpy he looks in his going home photo!
Holy Crap I LOVE IT. You are throwing the exact party I would or will for C's first B-Day. They are supposed to be all about fun and having more of it. I love the photo booth idea. The only thing I didn't see was the bag tossing into a clowns mouth? Maybe I'll make you one and show up… lol.
I can't believe it's already been a year, Noah is so big it makes me want to pout because we haven't met yet. Maybe this summer hubs and I will get around to that road trip. A year. Dude. That means we've virtually known each other for two. Damn I forgot to send you an aniversary present. Are cookies ok again? XO.
I can't believe he's almost one! He's grown so much! I can't wait to see the adorable birthday you're planning for him!
The fastest year ever!! I, too, and planning Evie's 1st birthday party, and it's really a lot more emotional than I thought it would be, too!! Can't wait to see pictures from Noah's party!!
I cannot believe how big he's gotten, oh my goodness! How fast time flies.
Oh I can't even stand how fast our babes are growing. I had a meltdown last night watching videos of V from just 3 and 4 months ago! Agh. But yay for party planning :) I can't wait to see how it all turns out!
Hi! I just came over from Sara's blog from the mommy confessions :) Your baby boy is PRESH! Also, I'm planning a rainbow 1st birthday for my girl! What are the chances? Haha! Since yours is first, I may have to get some inspiration from ya :)
So handsome!!
Omg, he looks so adorable in that little t-shirt and jeans!
Hang in there mama! I know it's an emotional time but oh so happy and exciting!
Can't believe how fast the time is going... he's so big and is growing into such a little person! Love seeing this. :)
oh wow how he's grown! one thing has stayed the same--what a cutie he is!
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