The first one

I should have listened to my sister. I don't like to admit that, but I should have listened to her nine months ago when Andrew was born. She tried to get me to start a blog to record all of the little moments that happen as Andrew grows - moments that I would want to share and never forget. But blogging wasn't for me. Or so I thought. Until I realized how quickly time passes and how my baby is not a little baby anymore.

I want to hold on to every moment I have with him. Jarod and I are so blest to have Andrew in our lives.

It's something we weren't sure would ever happen, after the doctor told us we wouldn't be able to conceive on our own, and after the birthmother who chose us to adopt her son decided she wanted to parent. God must have led us down that difficult path to prepare us for the wonderful blessing He had in store for us!

The past nine months have been amazing! I have learned so much about being a mother to this unique one-of-a-kind miracle. He has his father's strong will, his mother's stubbornness, and a smile that will melt your heart.

So thank you Kristi. Thank you for encouraging me to start this. I am looking forward to recording all of the little moments that bless me everyday.