where does the time go?

I can't believe that Vera is already 6 months old. How did that happen? I feel like we just brought her home and now she's already 6 months old. That's half a year!!!

Those first few weeks were such a blur. I don't think we had any idea what was going on most of the time but we made it through. I stand firm knowing I have the best husband who is such a perfect match for me and the best dad Vera could ever ask for. If it weren't for our great teamwork I don't know what we would have done. And of course, that teamwork continues. But it's different now. A lot of things can be done without even talking about them -- we just know. Of course, I know that as soon as we think we've got it all figured out, Vera will grow and change and we'll start all over ;)

6 months ago I would have wept at the thought of Derek going to work. Seriously. He got a week off after Vera was born. She was born on Monday morning (after a long day of labor on Sunday) and so he had to go back to work the following Monday. Starting on Wednesday I started to cry every time I thought about him being at work. And the crying continued throughout the rest of the week and obviously into the next week. I probably cried a little bit about it for the next two weeks. And then we went on vacation. And then I probably cried some more when we got home.

I don't cry anymore (thank goodness) but it doesn't mean that we miss Derek any less. The weekends are so much fun when we can spend time together as a family. Some days can get a little long, but Vera and I have found a great rhythm too. And she's gotten so much fun. She rolls everywhere, scoots around in circles on her belly, loves playing independently but also loves to interact and play with others, she sits up like a champ and smiles and laughs all the time. She is such a little joy. I can't believe how much she has changed in 6 months. I can't wait to see what the next 6 will bring :)