A blog I recently found, written when Oscar was approaching his first birthday in 2013

May 13th, 2018

A year on…

Sitting on the sofa with my beautiful family; husband on one side and sleeping son on the other.

We’ve been looking back at our blog from a year ago today – it’s our sons birthday tomorrow (5th Feb). On my car journeys to work (where I have my thinking time) I have also been thinking about what was happening at this time a year ago and what has changed in this year.

I feel blessed. I have had a really lovely year – I have always wanted to be a mum and I am so enjoying the experience.

Being parents has definitely changed our lives; I don’t mind most of the time: I like to be busy and organise bits here and there. We used to journey into London to explore a new area or head out for meals without interruption. I could pop into the corner shop on the way home easily and everything was a bit quicker but I am enjoying learning to slow down and be more chilled out.

I think one of the best things about having a child is the joy they bring to people around you – I can see when our families play with him how much they smile. Babies are just so excitable, interesting, grateful and simple (in a nice way) and I think this brings joy. I will always remember the joy that Oscar gave my Grandma and I am so thankful that they met each other.

I am enjoying our learning together as a family and look forward to the changes between 1 and 2.

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