My Little Fish

This past weekend, Jaime took Maddie swimming for the very first time! She was so CUTE! It was so much fun to watch her. She absolutely loved it! (I was secretly praying that she wouldn't be one of those babies that was going to scream!) I hope that she always likes the water and that she becomes a strong, responsible swimmer. I learned how to swim at an age that I would consider "late". I know all the basics, but am by no means a strong swimmer. I want different for Maddie! And for now, I think we are off to a good start by just letting her get use to the feel of the water, and having her kick around and splash!

Family and Friends

What a great day!
Maddie and I had such a special treat today! Not one, but two, lovely ladies came out to our home for a visit! It was a blast! I love sitting around and talking with other ladies. And I love that they adore my daughter as much as they do and want to see her. Family and friends are the best!
On a different note, I want to encourage my readers to take the time to visit two of the other blogs I read. I do not know these women personally, but their story is pretty powerful. Take time to read about them and their families. Pray for them too. These ladies are so strong considering the curve balls life has thrown them. The blogs are: "Bring the Rain" and "A Little Slice of Heaven." Enjoy!

Busy Bees

WHEW!

I finally am getting a chance to slow down, sit down, and write a little. These past few weeks have been super hectic. From: moving into a new house(and all that includes), VBS, soccer camps, doctor's appointments, and the daily routine of taking care of a 4 month old...Jaime and I have barely stopped. Now granted, I actually enjoy staying busy. Kind of helps to pass the day a little. But right now, all I want is a relaxing vaca...maybe on the beach somewhere. And if it wasn't for the lack of money, time, and a bunch of stretch marks left behind from having my daughter...I'd be on that beach. Trust me.




Maddie is doing well! She had her 4 month shots today, and as always, was a trooper! I put her in her bed when we got home, and she actually laughed(and I do mean laughed, not cried) her self to sleep! Oh Lord, please let all my children be as good and wonderful as my first born!!!




Speaking of babies, another group is coming up. It seems like everyone is pregnant! And you know what that means right...yep, it makes me want to be pregnant again. Now this isn't crazy talk, because the minute I delivered Maddie, I was "ready" to do it again. I miss being pregnant! But when I say "ready", I just mean that it was a great and wonderful experience that by no means made me want to shy away from having more children. Regardless, of the two hours of intense contractions and extreme pain for weeks after, during healing. The delivery, however, was wonderful(epidurals are amazing)! And Jaime and I have agreed that we would like to have our kids close together. But realistically, there is still more weight I want to lose before I get pregnant all over again, among a few other things to take care of too. But, if I can make it through Maddie's first year, then I'm game for anything after that. I just need to get through this first year....




Here is a picture of the growing girl, with mommy at VBS last week! Gosh, if the next 8 months go by as fast as the first 4, then, wow.....