Your Blankies

You have about 4 of these blankies. You are almost 7 months old and need one of them when you start to fall asleep. If I lay you down without one, you automatically outstretch your arms in your sleep and start grabbing for it. You like to have it up againest your face, and you settle down completely when it is in your arms. I don't think you have a "favorite" one yet, but I am partial to the pink girafee.

Cuteness Overload

Sometimes there are just no words to describe just how adorable you are. You are so happy all the time, and this picture is just too much.

Mother's Day

I am beyond blessed to be celebrating Mother's Day for the first time. You are such an amazing little soul and have made me the happiest mother on this planet. I spent the day thinking about how many special women have touched my life, and have been showing me all along the way what it is to be a mother. I hope that I can take a little bit from everyone of them and show you what it means to be a "good" mom. I've been thinking about Mimi the most, and how lucky we both are to be able to share everyday with her. She helps me more than anyone, and you love her so much. You get the biggest smile on your face every morning when she comes in to see you. You just started reaching out for her when we walk past her and you are in my arms. You only do it for me and her, no one else for right now, and we are savoring every embrace. Everything I do well for you, it's because Mimi did it for me. She has showed and taught me so much over the years, and I hope we can both do the same for you. I look at your Mimi in a whole new way now that I am a mom, and one day I hope when you are a mom that you will understand. We love you very much and are so happy to be spending mother's day all together.

"Before i was a mom... I never learned the words to a lullaby. I never thought about immunizations, i have never been puked on, pooped on, drooled on, chewed on, or peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple little grin. I never sat up for hours watching a baby sleep. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when i couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that i could love someone so much. I never knew i would love being a mom. Before i was a mom... I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside of my body."

Hammock

Mimi and Poppy put this hammock up in the backyard every year. It is all the way in the back of the 2 acres, and when we go for our walks we always stop and take a swing. You love it, and get so excited when we get near it. I could spend hours out there, it is so relaxing and quiet, I'm glad you enjoy it as much as I do, because we will be spending many summer days just this way.

Caterpillar

I wonder what you even thought this little caterpillar was? I picked it up and almost threw it in the bushes, but I turned around and showed you first. You were totally checking it out for about 5 minutes, watching it creep up and down my arm. Once you were done inspecting it, I'm sure you wanted to eat it. I just love the look of intensity on your face in this picture. I can already tell that I think you are going to be a little tomboy. You love being outside, exploring the world around you, and getting into everything. We are in trouble when you start to walk!

Reaching New Heights

I can vividly remember riding on your Poppy's shoulders as a child. I would get so excited when he would place me up there, I felt so big and tall. You got pretty happy when I put you on mine, it's definitely one of your new favorite things! And even though you drooled in my hair, I don't mind, as long as you are happy.

My Angel

"I've got an angel
She doesn't wear any wings
She wears a heart that can melt my own
She wears a smile that can make me wanna sing
She gives me presents
With her presence alone
She gives me everything I could wish for
She gives me kisses on the lips just for coming home

She could make angels
I've seen it with my own eyes
You gotta be careful when you've got good love
Cause the angels will just keep on multiplying

But you're so busy changing the world
Just one smile can change all of mine
We share the same soul."

~Jack Johnson~