Motherhood has been every bit of challenging and rewarding as I had hoped. I am awe struck that I have such a healthy beautiful little boy who loves to make messes and throw everything. I know others aren't so lucky. And while some days I don't know if I will make it to 5 pm or the moment that Pierce walks in the door, I had my kid over to get a break, those days do not outweigh the days that my buddy snuggles up to me, falls asleep on my chest, smiles and laughs and learns how to clap, blow kisses or wave.
Emmett has learned and grown so much in this past year and possibly Pierce and I have grown even more. Learning about ourselves as parents and spouses. We've loved watching an innocent 8lb bald baby turn into a wild-haired child who chomps and flashes his dimples every so often.
I'm ever so honored to share my birthday with my little monkey. It allows me to enjoy why I was born: to become a mother and wife.
