Five More Minutes

I can hardly believe it's been nearly a year since I've last written on my blog. I've rededicated my self to writing more often and documenting our lives - the fun, the mundane, and everything in between.

There's a song by Scotty McGreery that's been playing on country radio that I love and I've been thinking about the lyrics a lot today because MY BABY IS ONE! It's called five more minutes and the chorus is below:

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Time rolls by the clock don't stop
I wish I had a few more drops
Of the good stuff, the good times
Oh but they just keep on flying
Right on by like it ain't nothing
Wish I had me a pause button
Moments like those Lord knows I'd hit it
And give myself five more minutes
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I can hardly believe that Deklen is one year old. It seems like just yesterday he was born! I've been a bit emotional today as I've reflected on every minute and hour of this day that happened last year. His birth was such a special experience and he has been a bundle of JOY in our lives ever since. As fun as this age is right now, I found myself wishing for just five more minutes of his newborn-self to snuggle, hold, and kiss. However, I truly enjoy being this boy's mama and am looking forward to all the minutes ahead.

I had so much fun making Deklen's smash cake! He surprised me and wasn't too interested in the pile of sugar that was in front of him. We decided to try a cupcake instead and he went to town on that! I also enjoyed setting up a backdrop and snapping a few pics to document this moment (see below).

A little bit about Deklen:
- He's a great walker! He's been walking since 10 months old
- He can wave "Hi", says "Bye", "Mommy", "Dada", "More", "MMMM (for yum)", "Moo", "Baaa"
- He sleeps through the night and is down to one nap
- He loves food and would eat all day if he could
- He loves balls and has a decent throw!
- He HATES loud noises - especially when he's tired
- Has FINALLY cut his first tooth, just in time for his first birthday! (I was beginning to worry there weren't any teeth in there... 😅)

We love our Deky and can't wait for all the fun ahead of us. 😘