Totts Magazine Publisher, Nicole, with daughter, Madison
I cannot believe how quickly another year has flown by. Our little Totts adventure has been an amazing roller coaster ride that has run the gamut of emotion. We have been left feeling elated, baffled, and torn in two over the last 12 months, but what a rewarding exploit it has been.
This holiday season, my husband and I are especially excited, as we will no longer be able to hide my growing waistline, and will finally be able to tell our 2-year-old daughter that she is going to be getting a new brother or sister in the spring of next year.
As with any pregnancy, we are filled with excitement, wonder, and fear. I am so anxious for my daughter to learn and share from the experiences of having a sibling. While I know there will be hurdles to overcome, as is always the case when a family expands, there is no doubt in my mind that the joys of this experience will far outweigh the struggles.
Sometimes I catch myself stroking Madison’s hair or cuddling with her, wondering how I can possibly love another human being this much again. It seems unimaginable, but that is when those amazing instincts that only a mother can possess kick in. When we become mommies, we become warriors of the impossible: no lack of sleep is too exhausting, no diaper is too smelly, and no tantrum too loud. Whatever we may encounter, the love that we feel for our children is what gets us out of bed each morning, ready to take on another day.
It has been a truly humbling experience to meet the women and families we have featured in our magazine this year. Each is beautiful and amazing in her own unique way. They have inspired me to try new things, open new doors, and learn to love myself a little more, too.
I hope you have enjoyed becoming a part of the Totts family. We would love to hear from each and every one of you.
From our family to yours, have a wonderful holiday season, and may all your dreams and wishes come true in 2010.
Happy Holidays~
Nicole Baker – Publisher
