One Year Ago Today...

Let's see, as I write this, one year ago today, at this time, I started pushing....and continued for the next 2 hrs.  At 5:27pm, Emerson Grace entered the world.  I can't believe our baby's not a baby anymore (although she'll always be our baby)!!  We went to the pediatrician today for her 1 yr checkup.  Her weight was 18lb, 11oz, which dropped her from the 50th to the 15th percentile.  She eats like a horse, and simply burns those calories off by all the crawling, standing, and playing she does.  Oh, and this week she decided she didn't need a morning nap anymore (lucky us & lucky daycare!).  As a result, she barely stays awake through lunch (although nuttin' is gettin' between this kid and her food!), and then is overtired for the afternoon nap.  Last night, we put her to bed at 6pm because she was just exhausted.  She was out almost immediately, but woke up at 5 this morning, ready for her bottle.  (Lucky Keith!)  We had a good doctor visit otherwise, and she is developmentally right on track.  Such a good kid!  I baked cupcakes today for her little celebration tonight.  My Dad flew in from Indiana this morning to help sing Happy Birthday to his only grandchild.  (Hmmmmm....Mr Tough Guy has a soft spot for his "little turdie"...how sweet!)  I'll post some birthday pics later this weekend.