One Year Old

**Edit: I accidentally posted the video montage twice. Please view the smaller (second) one.**

It's hard to believe that one year ago we were just getting settled in at home with our tiny little newborn, Jackson. I was knee deep in worry about feeding issues, if Jackson was pooping and peeing enough (which was a little easier thanks to Kyle's spreadsheet!), if his jaundice would work itself out, if we would ever sleep again, and if we were doing everything (or better yet--anything) right. My mind was heavy, my heart was full, and my energy was little. Very little.

I remember rocking Jackson and crying my eyes out and not even knowing why. (Hello, hormones!!) Granny and Mom were here, and all I could think about was how I wanted to visit with them instead of resting like I needed to. I slept (but not really) out in the living room with Jackson when Kyle went back to work even though mom and Granny both insisted on staying up all night with him. Before I knew it, it was time for them to go back to their homes (wait, other people besides Jackson, Kyle, and myself existed at that time? Who knew!? Haha...) As sad as those moments saying goodbye to them were, that was when things started rolling for us.

I remember standing out in the front yard when mom left and watching her drive away. There I was...standing with my sweet husband and newborn, watching my mom's car go allll the way down the street. I went inside and cried for two hours. I remember saying, "Kyle, there is no way we can do this!!! Who let us leave the hospital with this baby? We don't know what we're doing!!!" Those feelings were very real. I really had no clue how we would survive.

But we did. And we have a precious one year old to prove it.

Thinking about those early days makes my chest hurt with joy and sadness. I can't believe how quickly my little man has grown...how fast this year has gone by. We have learned so much this year...about ourselves, each other, our precious baby boy, our true priorities, and most importantly God's unconditional and unfathomable love for us.

I really wish I could find the words to express the joy being Jackson's parents has brought us. Of course there are many bumps along the road in parenthood, but it's just wonderful. We pray that God would equip us to steer this little man in the right direction, and that he would grow up to serve the Lord.

Enjoy this little video that highlights just a few memories from this year. Thanks to all for your constant love and support and for seeing us through this year.

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