by Ellie on December 31, 2009
Susanna, her of ‘A Modern Mother’ fame and lovely Laura from ‘Are We Nearly There Yet Mummy?’ have tagged me to share my highlights of 2009.
So. without further ado here goes:
1. Being pregnant – For the first half of the year my life was pretty much consumed by my pregnancy with Little E. Whilst is wasn’t an east ride, I loved knowing that my little lady was growing in my ever expanding tummy.
2. Watching by boy grow from a toddler to a pre-schooler – At the beginning of 2009 Big E was just 2 years old. This year he’s really blossomed into a bright, often funny (and sometimes challenging) little boy.
3. Giving birth to Little E – On the 22nd May at 2:49am my little lady arrived safely. It was a short labour (less than 3 hours from 1st contraction to last push) and I managed with just gas and air. I was so relieved that she was finally here!
4. Introducing Big E to Little E – Every parent worries how their c
hild will react to the arrival of a new baby. When Big E arrived at the hospital I made a big fuss over him and he sat in the chair and held her for the first time. I have never been so proud in all my life, and yes, I cried! His face when was a picture, he was just so excited that she was here!
5. Maternity leave – Although it’s been a struggle at times I have thoroughly enjoyed being at home with my children. It has been an absolute pleasure being able to be with them, watching them grow and learn and change. I only wish that it could last longer!
It seems my year has been consumed by all things baby! Not a bad thing at all!
I’m going to tag:
Very Bored Housewife
Snaffles Mummy
Little Mummy
Jo Beaufoix
Perfectly Happy Mum
If I’ve not tagged you and you’d like to share yours too let me know and I’ll add your link to the list.
What were your highlights of 2009?
by Ellie on December 31, 2009
It’s hard to believe that ten years has passed since we welcomed in the new millennium. It feels like we grew up talking about how old we’d be in the year 2000. Like it was some kind of magical new era. As if we were on a one way ride to the future.
To think, that magical firework filled moment has slipped ten years into the past, and within hours we will be in the year 2010, is a very unnerving feeling indeed.
Back then I was 24 years old the husband was 21 and we were newly engaged. We’d just exchanged contracts on our house and the kitchen was in the process of being fitted and central heating being installed.
We were carefree and looking forward to a future in our own home. Not knowing what would happen but making plans to marry and have children.
Looking back there was so much naivety surrounding the end of the century. So much hope and faith placed in that magic year 2000 like we were going to be transported into a better existence.
Ten years down the line and what do I see looking back?
Inevitably there were bad and sad times. We lost my Mother in Law, my Grandpops, and my Grandma. We lost three precious babies before they had a chance to be born. We’ve ridden out more storms than I wish to remember.
But there a good times too. Oh yes! Plenty of those. We got married, had two beautiful children, got promoted in our jobs, spent time just being us, took holidays and grew up. So many happy memories!
It’s the good memories that shine through. Time spent with family and friends. Holidays together. Laughter, love and happiness.
I have that ‘teetering on the brink of the unknown’ feeling that each new year brings. Looking forward, into this new decade, the most I dare hope for is that all our lives are filled with good health, happiness, and love. I cannot even begin nor wish to try and imagine what I will be remembering in another ten years time!
So, tonight at midnight, I’ll be raising a glass; To absent friends and family gone but never forgotten, and to the future. May it be filled with love, health and happiness!
Wishing you all a Happy New Year!
Image courtesy of SXC
Susanna, her of ‘A Modern Mother’ fame and lovely Laura from ‘Are We Nearly There Yet Mummy?’ have tagged me to share my highlights of 2009.
hild will react to the arrival of a new baby. When Big E arrived at the hospital I made a big fuss over him and he sat in the chair and held her for the first time. I have never been so proud in all my life, and yes, I cried! His face when was a picture, he was just so excited that she was here!
