What a Difference a Year Makes

16.06.07 v. 16.06.08

I didn't think that just one year after we were married, I'd be saying, "He used to look at me like that!" And I certainly never thought I'd be in support of Rob being overly interested in other women, but...it's pretty wonderful.

Well, it can't really ever be said that Rob and I act "with caution" or "move too slowly." A year ago we had a party and were celebrating the possibilities of the new journey we were anticipating. We talked a lot about what the next year would bring us, but certainly didn't imagine that at the end of a year we'd be staring at our daughter saying, "What did we do!?!" Surprises can be fabulous. 'Nuff said.

Emi and I were released from the hospital yesterday and are happy to be home with Rob. We both need and appreciate his support. Just like her father, Emi likes to drink and like her father she sometimes downs too much, too quickly. We've got to get her to slow down, but since I'm STILL working on that with Rob, I'm prepared to be patient.

Today, we have our first midwife visit. I am looking forward to it. Mostly, I just want to hear that I'm not a total wackjob of a mama (I know, I know, I may be hoping for too much). She'll do a visit a day for the next few days and offer support and ideas for nursing and all the other essential newborn activities.

***M, Rob and I are so thankful for everyone's comments and support. While we are so far away from so many of you, we truly feel overwhelmed with support and love.