Time flies

Has it really been a year? It's hard to believe this is the same sweet girl I brought into the world. Cate has been such an amazing baby and I love seeing her personality really shining through now. She tries so hard to keep up with her older siblings already. We went took a picnic dinner to the park and after eating the older kids went off to play and as soon as Cate saw them leaving the table she started climbing out of her stroller to go join them. I let her down and she took off!

Whoever thinks there can't possibly be enough love for a second baby has never met a mom with a fourth. I love her as much as our other kids. Your love does not divide with the birth of each child, your ability to love simply grows. I am still so in love with this darling and I definitely think I have more patience now.

At least at this stage in the game. My dad commented at Cate's birthday that I seemed more relaxed as a mother now. I agree but the thought also makes me very sad for my twins whom I feel very cheated with. I honestly don't remember the first 6 months of their lives due to sleep deprivation and the first few months of Thomas' life were so hectic having 3 kids so young. But I guess I just need to take it as experience and enjoy the most I can with where we are now.