The Durrant Family: What a Year

Friday, August 12, 2011

What a Year

Today my baby is one. I've been going through pictures for a slideshow John is making and had to post some of my favorites from his 1st year. I can't believe how quick this year has gone by. It has been the busiest, craziest year of my life as we've adjusted to having four kids, which by the way is 10 times harder than 3 (at least in my opinion). Luckily, Matson has been a delightful baby. He is sweet and happy and I constantly wish I could keep him this age forever. He is so fun! And if he'd just sleep through the night I would have no complaints!

This little guy has completely won me over and I think he senses that he is my baby and I'll let him get away with about anything (which would explain why he still gets up 3 times a night, is rocked to sleep for every nap, etc...) I better stop before I admit to any more major parenting mistakes that I never would have allowed with my first three. :) I am more aware than ever at how quickly they grow and I want to enjoy every second of him being a baby...and I may have a great desire for him to never grow up. But I'm working through that one!

My Matson grins up at me every time I pick him up and I melt every time. He also has this adorable habit of batting me on the back when I'm carrying him around. He started doing it very young and I really think it was his way of letting me know I was doing okay and and I was going to make it. It sounds silly that a little pat from an infant could do so much for someone. But there were some days that his little pat brought so much comfort and helped me find the energy to make it through another day. We feel so blessed to have Matson in our family. You have brought us so much joy and happiness. We wouldn't trade the little moments of this year with you for anything in the world. Happy Birthday to our Matti boy!