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.....

Growing Up

Well, she's finally done it. Maddie rolled over this week! (the picture is of the little one in action) She's only gone from her back to her tummy as of right now--but that's a huge accomplishment! I can't believe how my little girl grows and changes on a daily basis. I'm so proud to be her mother and to have the opportunity to watch her develop. There is always something new now. It's amazing! With that happiness and pride, comes a sense of sadness too. With all her growing, I start to lose my baby more and more. Granted, she'll always be my "baby", but she won't always be the little thing that she is now. I suppose there is something pretty special about something so small and sweet!

Dance with Cinderella

This past weekend; Jaime, Maddie and I traveled to Crosby to see a good friend of mine get married. I was honored to be able to be a bridesmaid in the ceremony, which was beautiful! At the reception, Erin and her dad danced their daddy-daughter dance to Chapman's Cinderella song. Now, as if the song doesn't make me cry on a regular basis anyway, it was particularly moving to see a father with his little girl. It makes me think of my own little girl. Though she is only three months old right now; there will come a day when she brings that special guy home to meet us, and then, in an instant--she'll be gone. Though I'm sure I will be happy to see my child happy--to see her thriving, and to know that she is following the path that we all follow, the same path I followed; I also know I will be sad. Until the clock strikes midnight, I pray that I cherish each moment of Maddie's life--of all my children's lives. And when that day does come, I'll sit back and watch Maddie and her father dance to the very same song. And with a tear in my eye, but a smile on my face, I'll watch her go....