The Musings of a Semi-Domestic Diva: A Year Already??!! Happy 1st Birthday to My Sweet Boy Slade! What a Ride It's Been!

One year ago today I was scared out of my mind and a nervous wreck all at once! I was scared about going into a c-section for the 3rd time - Id already had two successfull, amazing c-sections and in my crazy mind Im always ready for the bad news. There was no way that a 3rd c-section could go well and be pulled off but it went perfectly!
My nervousness came from the fact that I just wasnt sure if I could possibly handle 4 kids with 2 of them being under the age of 2 years old!!! Nervous because after 3 girls I wasnt sure if I even knew what to do with a boy. All Ive ever heard is how different boys and girls were and then there was the circumsision and how to care for that and just all these emotions going on. I didnt have a clue what my baby would look like or if he would want to snuggle or would be a total cryer or a zen little buda baby.
You came out a perfect little boy at 6lbs 9oz 20 1/2in long with the most awesome baby hair Ive ever seen - fauxhawk right away - and super blue eyes! Everyone loved you and and you snuggled like a champ :)
I cant believe Im so lucky to be your mommy!! This year has been the hardest of my mommydom - NO ONE ever tells you how tough it is with 2 babies under the age of 2. All I ever heard was, Theyll be such great friends - an instant playmate!, but no one ever says that they both seem to cry at the same time or need a diaper change at the same time, be screaming for snack or juice at the same time. It's like they play off of eachother! No one ever told me how hard it would be. I have so much respect for mom's of multiples. This past year has also shown me how strong I am. I never knew I could be as strong as Ive been but I couldnt have done it without my wonderful hubby and sweet baby girls. We all had to band together and work as a real team - and we did Team Wallace!! We were all so excited to add a little boy to the mix that we've all pulled together.
It's amazing all the little things that happen in the first year that you seem to forget about as they get older. First laugh, smile, when they pushed up on their arms while on the floor, first time eating baby cereal, when they discovered their hands and feet. All those sweet little things that Ive gotten to see again and really enjoy and soak it all in escpecially since this is my last baby. Youre it little dude! Youve now made us a complete family of 6!!! Im so honored and privileged to be your mommy Slade! I love you and cant wait to see what an awesome little boy youll be and the wonderful man youll become!

Happy 1st Birthday Slade!! We all love you more than youll ever know!

Holding my sweet little man for the first time