Wow, I haven't been too good at this blogging thing, have I? Not only have I not posted anything since January, but I completely missed posting anything about Michaela's turning one year old. So much for my effort to create a personal memory book.
There is good reason for it, though. We had a rough start to the year, we lost our 6 year old dog in February to liver disease. It was hard for all of us, especially mommy, who withdrew from all activities, including the things that make her happiest, like cooking, exercising, and talking about Michaela.
Despite this, I am bound and determined to forge on, keeping this personal journal going for Michaela's sake. I am happy to say we are all doing much better now, and looking forward to a few things we have in the works.
Michaela's first birthday was fantastic. We had her party on Saturday, February 19th, and celebrated with lots of family and friends. I think she kind of "got" what was going on, but who knows? At the end of the day she was exhausted and so were mom and dad, but I do have to say the party was a great success. Her actual birthday, February 21, was a low key one. Luckily it was President's Day, so mommy had the day off work, and daddy took off as well to use up some excess vacation time at work. We did a little shopping, and celebrated at home quietly with a dinner and of course cake. Our gift to her was a wooden step stool with her name carved into it, and the letters are puzzle pieces. I am hoping that it will be something she can keep for years to come, a momento from her first birthday.
Tomorrow is our 12 month check up with the pediatrician (also late but there's good reason for that too). I will return then with her current stats.
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