Random Babblings

My goodness...I can't believe it has been so long since I last posted! Maggie and I have been quite busy lately with working in the church nursery and managing the eBay store. She's growing so fast I can hardly believe it. I pulled out a newborn diaper last week and it's hard to believe she ever fit in them. She's been such a blessing to me and I'm excited to watch her grow. However, the recent turn of events in the country make me wish she would stay this little forever so she would never know how cold or mean the world can be. My heart aches as I wonder what her future will be like. More than ever I'm trying to have faith and trust that God will take care of us, like He has done so many times before. Yesterday on my way to work I heard on the radio the verse that reminds us God's ways are not our ways, and then Tiffany, my boss, later that morning said the exact same verse.

I'm doing a Bible study on Wednesday evening with other young mothers that has truly been a blessing and I look forward to it every time we meet. I find that I am not alone in my fears for my child but I find comfort in talking with these other mothers and their assurance that God is watching over us. I hope someday to be so steadfast in my faith. We're studying the book of Ruth and it truly is an example of how God's ways are not our ways and that His plans are to further us not to harm us. Naomi begged Ruth to return to her home and not follow her but God has other plans as He moved Ruth to join Naomi. These two women were almost outcasts in society both without husbands and children. They would never the CNN ticker these days, they simply would have passed on without any noticed. But God provided for them and gave us their story to learn how to trust Him. God tells us not even to worry about the sparrows because He will take care of them. So I'm trying not to worry and have faith.

So there are my random babblings, read them or don't read them. But I do ask that you pray for our future as I so want my daughter to have the blessing and opportunities that we had growing up.

Laughter is the best medicine...

Maggie laughed!! On Friday (9.26.08), Maggie and I were playing and suddenly she laughed! It certainly melted my heart! I was home alone with her and was anxious for GrandPop and Mimi to come home to hear her laugh. While she didn't laugh again for them Friday evening. Sunday, Mimi got to hear her laugh and GrandPop heard her laugh on Monday. What a thrill! I have done lots of fun things but watching Maggie discover everything is the best enjoyment ever.

Maggie Gets Her Shots

On Friday (August 12th) GrandPop and I took Maggie to get her shots. Her appointment was at 10:30am and we didn't see the doctor until almost noon! We saw a new pediatrician named Dr. Drew who was very nice and kept complimenting how beautiful Maggie was. He was very kind and even prayed with us before Maggie got her shots...I think he could tell I needed a little prayer because I had already been crying. Maggie received three shots and one oral vaccination. It's a lot for a little two month old but she handled them like a trooper. I had a bottle ready for her and as soon as she was finished, she was quite ready for the bottle. She, luckily, has had no reactions to the vaccinations and even went to church on Sunday. Thankfully, we won't have to go back for another two months!

Meet Charlie

Meet my beloved Charlie! He is the handsome chocolate lab lounging in the pool and standing beside him is his girlfriend Harper. I adopted Charlie almost exactly one year ago from Pets, Inc.; a wonderful rescue shelter in Columbia. Charlie was found wondering down the road one day and taken to the shelter where soon after I adopted him. He is such a wonderful dog! He loves to play fetch, take long walks, napping and following my dad around the yard on the weekends. He's still a little unsure around Maggie and wonders why this human makes such strange noises and doesn't pet me. Although, I'm sure they'll be best friends one day...most likely when Maggie can pet him and throw the ball. Maggie has started going on daily walks with Charlie and he does extremely well walking right beside her. There are rumors of the city opening a dog park just down the road from us. I hope they do so Charlie could makes lots of new friends!

Mommy's Night Out

Once a month a fun diverse group of young women get together to chat and eat dinner...it's my Supper Club! I was invited by my dear friend Kara to join the "club" after I moved back to Greenville in May and have really enjoyed it. These wonderful women threw me a surprise baby shower at the June Supper Club and I only had met all of them once before! I went solo last night while Mimi and GrandPop watched little Maggie (they did a swell job). While it was nice to get out of the house for a bit, I was anxious to get back home and see my little darlin'. Melissa hosted the dinner last night and made a delicious Mexican feast! She's a phenomenal cook as she made fresh guacamole, salsa and cheese dip and fixed delicious chicken and vegetables on the grill. When I got home Maggie's birth announcements had come in the mail that day so keep an eye out as you should be receiving one via mail very soon!

I will be hosting the November Supper Club so any dinner ideas are welcome!!

It's the Little Things in Life...

Maggie has had quite the busy week. Early in the week she began responding to sounds and faces. We had quite the rousing game of Peek-a-Boo this afternoon! Also, this afternoon I set up Maggie's Rainforest inspired floor gym for a little "tummy time". Before I knew it she had rolled over on her back!! It's the little things in life that bring joy and I was quite proud of my little munchkin marking some developmental milestones this week. We then met GrandPop at Saturn of Greenville to make sure Maggie's car seat was in correct and a local Fox News cameraman and reporter showed up and filmed the Safety Team inspecting my car and also took some footage of Maggie. So keep your eye son the local Fox News because you might see us! More big news for Maggie...she will be making her first trip to Disney in December at the distinguished age of five months thanks to GrandPop and Mimi!

Meet Maggie

Well, here she is! This is my darling Maggie. (Feel free to ooh and aah :-) She was born on July 11, 2008 at 11:35pm. After a 10 day stay in the NICU I was thrilled to have her at home. We now fill our days with napping, playing with Charlie (the dog), singing, playing peek-a-boo, and meeting friends and family.