One Fabulous Year

Well, here we are! I can't believe an entire year has gone by since our precious Carter joined us. It has certainly been a happy year filled with new experiences. I have lots I could say, but I think pictures are more appropriate. No one wants to hear a mother's sappiness. I will say that I am blessed to have a healthy, happy daughter!














Cradle Song

What does little birdie say
In her nest at peep of day?
Let me fly, says little birdie,
Mother, let me fly away.
Birdie, rest a little longer,
Till thy little wings are stronger.
So she rests a little longer,
Then she flies away.

What does little baby say,
In her bed at peep of day?
Baby says, like little birdie,
Let me rise and fly away.
Baby, sleep a little longer,
Till thy little limbs are stronger.
If she sleeps a little longer,
Baby too shall fly away.

Lord Alfred Tennyson

Playing Catch Up

Well, let's see. Where do I begin? It's been a long month here in the Kulp house. Carter, who has never really been sick had the stomach virus at the end of February. If you know me, you know I am terrified of vomit. It is a true phobia, and it makes me sweat a little thinking about it now. For everyone who told me I would feel differently when my own child vomited, I say you are VERY wrong. I feel the same panic even when it's her. But, we made it through, and then she ended up making a quick trip to the ER for IV fluids for dehydration. She bounced right back and went on about her busy little life. A couple of days later, I get the stomach virus. Back to panic mode - I would rather go through 17 hours of labor again than 1 hour of the stomach virus. I also ended up getting an IV of fluids. Thankfully, Nonna was able to take Carter for 4 days to her house while I recovered (slowly). Then it was Nonna's turn with the virus. I think Carter's Grandoc referred to her as "Typhoid Carter". So true. We have had nice weather lately, and have finally been able to get out of the house. I have been on Spring Break this week. Don't think PCB, think painting and cleaning...
Here are some pictures from the last month.

George using Carter as a chair
Cousins
Aunt Gracie was being extra funny
more cousins - JW and Sam
trip to Memphis to see all the Kulps
having chocolate ice cream on the square in Oxford
lunch in Oxford
swinging in the park
refusing to nap lying down
bunny ears from Aunt Holly and Uncle David
pink Princess Cozy Coupe from Nonna and Pal