Happy 1st Birthday Rosie!!

I can't believe that a year ago today I was sleeping in the hallway of the busy hospital "patiently" awaiting the birth of my first niece or nephew. We got there around 6p.m. the night before and I insisted on staying until the baby came. I had no idea little Rosie would wait until almost 6 p.m. that night to finally say hello to this world. I remember the feeling I had when we saw Ryan walking into the waiting room. He gave me our signal and I shrieked as I exclaimed "It's a Girl, It's a Girl" my eyes instantly teared up and I didn't know what to do first. I got on the phone to call the list of people my sister wanted me to call and just as I finished calling the last person they came to let us know we could go in. I must have looked like a kid in a candy store, skipping and smiling as I inched my way down the hallway. It was the one time I didn't mind the musty smell of the hospital, I don't think I even thought about it. I wasn't the first person in the room but I was able to squeeze through the grandparents to my front row spot where my sister was waiting to see my expression. She was beautiful, tiny and I loved her more then I knew was possible the minute I saw her. I know Andrea and Ryan had held her before we got in but I still felt like I was the first person to hold her. I sat down in the chair next to the window and my protective but caring grandfather reminded me "be careful", I didn't care or listen, I would never hurt her, and it felt like she knew me right away.
Our first visit was quick, Baby and Mom needed rest and so did we. I remember driving home and all I could do was smile, I had only gotten about 2 hours of sleep the night before but I was wide awake, picturing that sweet face. I called everyone in my phonebook on that drive home, I was so proud of this miracle. I will never forget that day, July 17, 2006.
A year has passed and I have so many more memories with Rosie, my heart honestly hurts when I think of my life before Rosie, not knowing how it feels to have this little person trust and love you even though they don't understand what is really going on. The smile that comes over her face and mine when I see her for the first time in a while gives me the same feelings I had the day she was born. I am not the best Aunt in the world, I am sure but what I do know is I would do anything for that baby girl, and I will always be proud of her. I love you Rosie, Happy 1st birthday!!

Alright, sorry for the long trip down memory lane, I have so many pictures and emotions going through me today. Yesterday was great. I worked a short day because I needed to be at the dentist by 1:30. After I got home I had the munchies (probably the result of not eating much the day before) I had a couple snacks and then hit the road for a long run. We didn't take anything out for dinner so I threw a potatoes and some hot dogs in the microwave and we relaxed. Today (if you haven't heard enough times) is Rosalie's birthday. We are taking her to the Twins game tonight and hoping to get on T.V.!!!! It is usually pretty hard to find a healthy choice at the Metrodome, if I can get out of here early enough I will probably eat before we leave.

Well, this is long enough already, so here is my menu from Monday:

B - Cherries (1)
B - Yogurt (1)
B - Fiber One (0)
S - WW Cake (1)
L - Carrots (0)
L - Pudding (0)
L - Mac and Cheese (4)
S - FF Popcorn (2)
S - Ice Cream (2)
D - Baked Potato (3)
D - Cheese and Sour Cream (1.5)
D - FF Hot Dog & Bread (2)
S - Ice Cream (3)
A - 5 Mile Run (+4)

Day 6 Points Used: 21.5/19
Activity Points Used: 2.5
Weekly Points Remaining: 15