Ruby’s Almost Two, So It’s Time To Take Stock Of My Life. Yeah. You Heard Right. My Life.

Seeing as a certain Miss Ruby is about to turn the big To-Wo, it’s only appropriate that we pause to take stock of my life.

In the past year, I drove five blocks to get a latte.
In the past year, Ruby learned to walk.

In the past year, the most adventurous thing I ate was Cheesy Nacho Chips.
In the past year, Ruby ate hamburger for the first time, ice-cream for the first time, pickle for the first time, paint for the first time…

In the past year, I drank a lot of caffeine, and possibly more beer.
In the past year, Ruby drank a lot of apple juice.

In the past year, I felt trapped at home with a screaming toddler.
In the past year, Ruby felt trapped at home with a totally unfun mom. Let’s blow this joint already!

In the past year, I relished my rare moments of solitude.
In the past year, Ruby yelled ‘Mama’ and ran to hug me every time she saw me, even if I was gone for 15 minutes.

In the past year, I questioned my sanity juggling part-time work and mommying.
In the past year, Ruby developed a personality, learned two languages, figured out grammar, discovered big and fine motor skills, and still managed to look fabulous doing it.

In the past year, I learned how much another human being cost.
In the past year, Ruby proved she was worth every cent. And then some.

In the past year, I easily forgot I had another important person in my life.
In the past year, Ruby showed me a side of Jay I never knew. Hi, daddy!

In the past year, I grew one year older.
In the past year, Ruby did too.