MIA PICS

I have been so busy here lately that I have not had the chance to post pictures or write about all the things that are going on in my life. So what I will post today are pictures. I think it is better these days to just look at pictures than read a whole book of my life! haha! I would much rather look at these cute boys than anything in the whole world.

I came home one day from work and they were talking to each other and the next thing I know it was really quiet and they were both sound asleep.

This is what they got me for Mother's Day!

A BOSE sounddock for my bootcamp class

And the cutest picture frame (that is NOT Braden's pic)

WE LOVED YOU BEFORE WE KNEW YOU

EVEN WHEN THERE WAS JUST THE

HOPE OF YOU-WE LOVED YOU!

Braden loves his Nana! She has made his baby food!

Above is carrots and sweet potatoes-not pictures apple sauce!

Below is green beans, corn, and peaches.

Not pictured: pears and sweet peas

Braden and Nana

Braden and GG

Braden loves swinging

And sleeping in his swing

He loved sleeping in his swing-remember?

Well guess what? He has graduated from his swing and now sleeps in his pack and play in our room. So precious! But he does not normally suck a paci-he is normally sucking that thumb!!!

On this particular morning he was in a good mood! You would never know huh?

And this is what we enjoyed this weekend. OR mommy and daddy did!

Chocolate cake and home-ade ice cream! THE BEST!!!

Before I Was A Mom

BEFORE I WAS A MOM

Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.

I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.

I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on.

I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.

I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child so doctors could give shots.

I never looked into teary eyes and cried.

I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.

I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him down.

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 my body.

I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.

I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.

I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom, I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.

I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.

I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

First Mother's Day as a Mommy

Happy Mother's Day!

Braden-

What a special day this is for me. I can't tell you how long I prayed for you to come into my life. I prayed for the chance to rock you to sleep-to tell you stories-sing Jesus loves you and whisper I love you in your ear. When I was pregnant with you, I would sit and think of what you were going to look like. I never thought in a million years that I would have a son as handsome and as perfect as you. Your sweet smile makes me melt-I love it when you hum yourself to sleep and bury your face in my chest. I love it when you watch those chubby hands of yours-that always manage to get in your mouth no matter what. I love watching you in the mirror as I drive down the road-as you look out the window from those sweet innocent eyes. I pray that nothing/no one will harm you. I pray that you will be strong and grow into a Godly man as your daddy has become. I pray that God will use you to do amazing things in your life. I pray that one day you can understand that your mother loves you more than any thing in this world. You have made me realize what life is all about-what my purpose is here on this earth. And that is to be your mother-the best mother and to teach you right from wrong and good from bad. I will do anything for you, Braden. I love you and I am honored to be your mother!!! I love you more than anything and pray for you every day!

Mommy got a day off...

Yes you read the title right! Mommy had a day off and we enjoyed EVERY second of the day!!!

I had to work last Saturday (May 1) at the Health and Wellness Festival so my boss told me I was able to take Wednesday off. WOO-HOO!

You know what we did-played, slept, cleaned and played in the swing!

We got up around 8am fed Braden some apple sauce BTW he LOVES it! Then we went to eat breakfast-he played all the way there

then fell asleep as soon as we sat down.

Once we got back home I fed Braden and we just played and played!!! And took lots of pics.

Then he went down for a LONG two hour nap-I was able to really clean the house pretty good. Swept and mopped the floors and started on the mountain of clothes that needed to be cleaned. Once he woke up I fed him and he decided that he wanted to help me in the laundry room

I didn't get a picture of Daddy but he was down in the basement cleaning it out and then he washed my car!!! Oh it needed it so bad! So I showered and got ready for church. As always we ate a ChickFilA and headed to church!

We got there a little early and had to have a photo shoot.

After church we hurried home and bathed Braden. He was out like a light. Sweet boy - I wish I could have just one more day on the weekends with him-they are just too short and go by way too fast. I miss him so much when I am at work.

CONVERSATION WITH GOD

A Newborn's Conversation with God

A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending

me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"

God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile

to be happy."

God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."

Again the small child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"

God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."

"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"

God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."

"Who will protect me?"

God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."

God said, "You will simply call her, "Mom."