AUTHOR: mrjwhit~ TITLE: It's been 12 months, almost DATE: 7/04/2008 04:23:00 PM ----- BODY:

The last year has moved so quickly. Everyone says it, but when you have a child time really does move fast. I am quite amazed.

Having a child also gives you a reference point for learning. When your in school you can always say, "I learned this back in 2nd grade, 8th grade, college." But when you're an adult it's hard to date your knowledge. I can now say "in kindergarten of parenting I learned that I don't know it all and I need to stop trying to".

It's been a good year. I know there will be some days that are not this fun or enjoyable. One thing I started doing well before Trina got here is staying right in the moment. I am not thinking about XYZ, because it's not here. Today I am dealing with a little tumble weed that will celebrate her 1st of many birthdays in a few days. But even that's not in the moment, huh?

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