The Day...

my baby girl went to preschool.

It was a rough day around here. I know nothing will be more beneficial than Maycie getting the social interaction, but it's just tough to release your babies out into the world.

I feel so very fortunate to have been able to have the schedule I have had and I'm so thrilled to begin a new journey, yet allowing me to continue to have an awesome schedule with my girls!

 I've been working her up for a couple of weeks explaining the whole school thing!  She seemed thrilled and was pumped about carrying her backpack. 

We did breakfast, loaded the car and headed out.  We dropped Mollie off at camp first and then we made the second stop...the one I have dreaded for weeks.  Hubs joined me just because we had more than  my arms could handle.  We went in, briefly explained a few things and basically threw her to the wild. And made our exit. 

OH, it was painful.

My view from the window was something I can't get out of my head.  The terrified look of my sweet baby.  You never know what goes through those little minds.  I wanted to stay and stalk check on my girl but Derek insisted we leave.  When we hit the door I lost it.  I had a good healthy cry until about mid-morning and then it seemed to fade as the time got closer to picking her up.

I picked her up and the girl held my neck so tight!!  It was just what I needed.  She told everyone her goodbyes and seemed to be in great spirits.  She said she had fun so we'll see. 

I know each day will get easier for the both of us, but right now I'm missing my baby.

She has went from newborn to toddler so so fast.

I cherish each moment I have with my girls and don't think I can EVER get enough of them.

I love 'em to the moom and back!!!!

Here's to a great year!

Summertime

So, I'm assuming I'm the only one that glances at my blog anymore!!! I feel like my life is crazy busy, and I never have time to blog, and I DO realize that it's been almost a year since I have blogged. 
I do still read my favorite blogs daily. :) 
However, I did want to post a few of my favorite summer photos of my kiddies!

Maycie's 1st Birthday Party

My sweet baby turned ONE!!!

We celebrated a small party with close friends and family. I love the whimsey bird, so that's the theme I used.

 Invitation

 First Year Pictures

 Nonnie and Maycie-She had to get in a quick nap!

 Proud Big Sis

 This is the only picture I managed to get of both my girls :)

She was NOT a fan of her smash cake...The girl DOES NOT like cake. Trust me, she didn't take after her momma. HA!

Maycie-The first year went by so very fast.  You are a great addition to our family! 

Love you monk!

School Begins for Mollie {sniff, sniff}

I.Love.My.Girl!

So far this little girl is loving school!

Updates from the last couple of months coming soon!

XOXO

Maycie-8,9,10,11 months

Maycie-7 months

I FOUND THIS AND NEVER POSTED IT...

Sweet Maycie Karoline...You are 7 Months old!

This past month flew by...its been a crazy and BIG month for You!

Here's what you've been up to lately:
-We went to the doctor for a re-check on your ears. You were fighting sinus/allergies and you had a double ear infection. The ear infection was clear and you were feeling so much better. You were soooo sick and we had our first experience with the ugly breathing machine.
You lost some weight while you were sick to. You got down to 16 lbs 7 oz., but luckily when we went back to check your ears, you had gained back and weighed 17lbs 5 oz!!
I hate it more than ANYTHING when my babies are sick :(

-You are slowly moving into 9 month clothing!

-You are still in size 3 diapers!

-You still breastfeed and you have started eating Rice Cereal with fruit every morning for breakfast. I try and give you a veggie for dinner. You love veggies way more than fruit (totally opposite from sissy)

-You go to bed around 9 o'clock and I'm working on getting that earlier!

-You sleep through the night (as long as I'm there) and wake around 8 o'clock! You grin and move around a little and then you're ready for a morning nap which usually last around 30-45 minutes...sometimes longer.

-You can patty-cake, wave bye-bye and love giving kisses!

-You finally got your first tooth!

-You are sitting really well now are oh so close to crawling! If you fall over you can sit yourself back up :)

-You are very verbal. If you don't like something, you will let us know.

-You laugh so hard, it's the cutest thing.

-You're getting to the point where you're not so crazy about your swing.

I don't want you to grow up so fast, but I love the way your changing and doing things! Makes me so excited to see what the future holds. I can't wait til you and sissy can interact more.
I love you more than you will ever know!

Maycie-6 Months

Maycie-You are 6 Months old!

The days go by way too fast and my BABY is growing right before my very own eyes...

It's Bittersweet!

Here's what you've been up to lately:

-At your 6 month check up, you weighed 16 lbs 15 oz and you were 26 1/2 inches long!

-You wear 6 month clothing and I really need to get you in 9 months because your quickly out growing the others!

-You still wear size 3 diapers and you really go through them...Diapers AND wipes

-You are still Breastfeeding! You will not take a bottle. And you are not eating as much...

-You go to sleep around 9-10 pm at night and sleep all night. Sometimes you wake up when I get sissy ready for school but go back to sleep shortly after. You sleep until 9-10 am!

-I started giving you some baby food and you have liked everything I have given you! You have tried Pears, Applesauce, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, and Bananas! Mollie wasn't a big baby food eater, she would rather have her mama's milk. :)

-You have tried White Grape Juice and Apple Juice and you don't care one way or the other!

-You can roll all over the place. Back to tummy and tummy to back!

-You get up on your knees and scoot to where you want to go, its so funny!

-You can sit for a few and then you crash!

-You love to Babble! You can say, "Da-Da-Da-Da" and "Ahhhhh"

-You can grab objects with both hands

-You will hold your hand in front of your face and really look it over!

-Everything goes to your mouth

-You still have NO TEETH, I figured you would by now but NOTHING! You're drooling like crazy.

-You had to go on your first round of antibiotics :( You had a sinus infection and one of your ears were stopped up.

-You love your play mat and your swing...STILL! And you don't like to be held for too long!

-You love your sister and she loves to make you laugh. Its the sweetest ;) It soothes my soul!

I can't believe in 6 more months you will be 1 year old, it feels like the first 6 months flew by and I'm in no hurry at all to start planning your 1st birthday :/

You are such a JOY to our family and I'm so thankful GOD gave me the opportunity to be your mother!

I love you so much BABY GIRL!!!