Playdates

Hey!  Little Britches here.  Taking time to tell everyone how much I love playdates!  Look at the fun things I do on my playdates.  (This was one I had last week.)

I hand out and practice my new skills like pushups.

I listen to all my friend's latest news like her napping schedule and the new finger foods she has tried.

I tell her a few secrets.

And a little joke...which she did not get...I have my Daddy's sense of humor.

I learn how to do new things.

And I smile- a lot- because I really like playdates with my friend. 

Daily Life, Day 21

Today we met Kendall.  She is about 7 months younger than Mayzie, which seems like a lot right now, but in the coming years it won't be much difference at all.  Daddy works with Kendall's Daddy and our families go to the same church.  We are thankful that Kendall arrived healthy and happy yesterday.  When we went to the hospital to see her we almost didn't make it to her room because all the grandmas who volunteer at the hospital stopped us to talk and ask about Mayzie.  She played it up with lots of smiles for everyone.  Welcome to the world, Kendall.  We have lots of fun things to show you! 

(This was how I felt about my new friend: wide-eyed wonder)

Daily Life, Day 20

Today, like most everyday, Mayzie spends some time playing on her mat or quilt.  I love to watch her interact with her toys and enjoy learning.  This picture captures how much fun life can be.  I hope we always enjoy getting down on the floor and spending time together playing, learning, living. 

Daily Life, Day 19

Today is my Birthday!  I am 33 years old today.  My mom brought me these beautiful tulips.  I love them because no matter where I put them in the house they reach for the sun and open up into full bloom.  Everytime I walk by them I pray that I am like them.  I don't know all the place I will go this  year, but I pray that I will always reach toward the Light of the World and fully bloom for His glory. 

Caught up

One of my loving followers pointed out that if I didn't get caught up on my snap shot a day thing people would lose interest, so today I got caught up.  I just finished in the nick of time, too.  I hear a sweet cry from the crib.  See you tomorrow.

Daily Life, Day 18

Today I am attending a baby sprinking.  It is like a baby shower, but for the second one.  I have never really heard of it before, but there are lots of things I have never heard of before.  I got busy at my sewing machine during nap times and made a few quick things to take tonight.  I made a burp cloth, a clip that can be used to keep track of a paci or toy, a rattle, and a ruffle-butt onesie.  All this I made with ribbon.  I got the idea to use ribbon from my cousin.  However, I have never used ribbon, so I am wondering how it will wear through the wash.  I have several friends "due any day now" so there will be more baby stuff to come I am sure.  I am not as good at little boy stuff, but I am working on it.

Daily Life, Day 17

This is the route I ran today in my Half Marathon training.  I ran 6 miles yesterday and did not really want to run today, and I certainly did not want to run very hard, but those are not options when you have committed yourself to a group.  As I sit here and think about how glad I am that I had three friends to run with today I am struck by the fact that other groups in my life do this same thing.  When I don't feel like putting everything I have into my family, the rest of my family is meeting me right where I am and encouraging me not to miss out on the blessing that is family.  When I am not totally sure I can put my whole heart into worship there is my church worshiping with their whole heart showing me that I can do it, if I just will show up and get started God will meet with me.  I am so thankful for the different groups in my life who are committed to community.  I can't wait to finish this race with this group of women.  We have already planned our celebration dinner because we will finish our training and do well, with each other’s help.