The Baby Is One!

My gorgeous little girl (can you tell she's been sleeping well?) is ONE today.
I'm really aware of second kid syndrome. She hasn't had a party, her gifts from us are hand me downs and we have no real plans today. The six year old and I do plan to make cupcakes after school but that's about it.

What I really feel is relief. We made it. Survived the first year. The thing that I remember most is that it was fun. Much more relaxed than my first, first year with a baby. Easier. I am relieved that we have done it and most likely won't do it again. I feel our family is complete. I have my wonderful, sweet, funny, beautiful girls and I feel full up.

Perhaps that's why we don't need hoopla. We are already full. I realize that second kid syndrome is a gift. A gift of calm, peaceful gratitude.
Today we can just enjoy - the gift of one healthy year. Sleepless but healthy!
Life is good.