This, by far, has been the most amazing year of my life.  Just over one year ago, I was just Courtney.  Now I am Mama.  Responsible for the happiness, safety, nourishment, and love of another being.  It is the most important job any human being could ever want or need.  I no longer have the luxury or doing what I want, when I want. . . THANK GOD!  I struggle to even remember what life was like before Cooper.  What did I do with my time, all of that extra time.  I can definitely say, without a doubt, nothing important.
Don’t get me wrong, I am still Courtney.  I still do what I want, maybe just not always when I want.  I do have to say that I am an extremely lucky woman to have a guy like Cory.  He understands the importance of having time for yourself, and is always more than willing to watch Cooper so I can have some time to myself.  He is quite possibly the most amazing dad out there.  He is so hands-on, fun, and can always get Coop to giggle that really deep giggle.  The kind of giggle that is contagious.  He lays on the floor playing with toys, teaches him any chance he can, is firm yet extremely loving, and is Cooper’s best friend.  I am so grateful that my son will have such an amazingly strong, moral, and silly influence.  Cooper and I are very fortunate to have him!