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Monday, August 09, 2010

Happy Birthday Norah!

It's hard to believe that August 10th is Norah's 1st birthday: Every cliche that people tell you about the time flying is true -- it goes way too fast, so it's tough to believe that it's already been a year. A year ago, I had a small baby who seemed to be no bigger than a loaf of bread; today, I have a walking, talking toddler who is pushing her own "babies" around in a stroller! In this sense, I can't help but think: Can it be possible that it's only been a year?

I mean, look at how much she's changed and grown:

Birth
1 month
2 months

3 months
4 months
5 months
6 months
7 months
8 months
9 months
10 months
11 months
12 months
But, I have to say that the other cliches are true too: Having a child is one of life's greatest joys and this has certainly been a wonderful year with Norah. She's such a sweet, easy-going girl, and it has been so fun to watch her grow, develop, explore and discover her world.

Of course, parenting is not all joyful. At times, it has been challenging, difficult, tedious, and frustrating, but in all ways, having her in my life has made my existence richer and more fulfilling. Sure, she's pooped on me, puked on me, sneezed in my face, made a mess of my house, put a dent in our bank accounts, and woken us up at all sorts of terrible hours of the night, but when she laughs or gives me a hug or one of her trademark wet kisses, all of those small difficulties become meaningless. And even though I know there are lots more challenges ahead of us, I look forward to the years we have in front of us, and I can't wait to see what kind of person she'll become.

So, happy birthday Norah! I love you very much!

59 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great post! Happy Birthday Norah

Carly said...

Happy Birthday Norah!

Love the photos! I can't believe she is one!!!!! It always amazes me how much growing they do in one year.

RunningLaur said...

Happy Birthday to Norah. I can't believe it's been a year already. She's still quite the cutie, and I'm sure will bring plenty more joy (and a bit more poop).

Leah B. said...

This is such a sweet post! Happy birthday to Norah! I love the photos.

ajh said...

You said it well. Being a mother is wonderful. Happy Birthday Norah!

Courtney @ I CAN DO THIS said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the picture sequence. What a beauty!

Charbelle said...

The picture sequence is so cool!!! Her cheeks are just pinchable!! I already think a year flies by, if I ever have children I can't imagine how much faster time will go!!

teacherwoman said...

Happy happy birthday, Norah!

Monica said...

Happy Birthday Norah!!!

Anonymous said...

Awww! Happy Birthday Norah!

Heather said...

Happy Birthday to Norah! Love the pics of every month.

MCM Mama said...

How sweet! Happy birthday, Norah!

One Crazy Penguin said...

Happy birthday to Norah and many more happy years to come :)

audgepodge said...

Happy Birthday, Norah!

C said...

Happy birthday, Norah! She has done more growing in the last year than my dissertation. Oy! ;)

Agate Lake Girl said...

They do grow up too fast. Just wait till she starts telling you she loves you with those wet kisses. Ahh, the heart melts...

Anonymous said...

Just makes you want to go out and procreate!

Ryan said...

Happy Birthday Norah. Thank God you don't fit in those Uggo pants anymore.

lee said...

Happy Birthday Norah!

B. Kramer said...

Happy birthday Norah. Have mommy make you a kiddie cocktail. Cheers!

Marlene said...

Wonderful post! What a sweet little thing. I love her round little face and chubby cheeks. It has been fun watching Norah grow through your blog posts.

Happy 1st Birthday!

Katie A. said...

LOVED this post! I can't believe it's been a year already, too! Happy Birthday Nora - you are one lucky girlie :) Enjoy your day with the Birthday girl!

Whitney said...

Cute, cute post for your Norah! I hope that I feel the same when my little girl gets here in November! (and I'm sure that I will)

d.a.r. said...

So so so sweet, happy birthday lil' girl!

Erin said...

Happy Birthday Norah and Congrats to Jess and Jerry for surviving the first year of parenthood! We are proud of all the accomplishments Norah has achieved and what a bundle of joy she is. We look forward to sharing many more fun moments with her.

PS-I wrote a nice sappy post this morning but alas...I was logged in under Ryan's account and lost the post when I went to change it.

Aron said...

i can't believe she is already one *sniff* love this post and LOVE all the pics <3

Krissy said...

awe what a sweet blog post :) she is adorable, and I too can't get over how fast it really does fly bye, it is amazing to watch them grow!

Sam's Minions (aka parents- Angie and Brian) said...

Happy Birthday Norah.

Jess said...

Happy birthday to Norah! The world's cutest blog baby girl!

Oz Runner said...

what a cool post....happy b-day to Norah!

N.D. said...

so adorable! happy bday!!!

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