Days Gone By

May 1, 2009
As I was working on the blog tonight I was somehow struck by how much time has past. I can't believe it's been almost 6 months already. I looked back at the early pictures and cried at how small Noelle used to be. It's amazing to me that only 6 months have gone by yet already I had almost forgotten how teensy she really was. It is so hard to revel in the early moments because they are also so trying. I guess you learn how to really appreciate what was after it is no more. Noelle has just become, Noelle, a person that I know in my life. My daughter. She is no longer 'the baby'. She is my daughter. I forget to see her objectively now. She is just my daughter. I am so used to her being here that I can't imagine life without her. I love her more than ever. I am moved by our progress and feel truly thankful as each day with her is a gift that I cherish. I am so in love with her that it hurts. It is truly incredible.