Rolling, rolling, rolling...

Sorry for the inactivity here, but facebook and other mommy boards online had my computer attention. And 90% of the time I'm playing with, feeding, running errands with, bathing, changing, or holding Elena. :) I love being a stay at home mama. I get to spend all of the time I want with her, and with Bobby before he goes to work. It's been an adjustment having him work overnight, but it's so nice having him home with us until Elena and I both are in bed. Then he's there right when we wake up. I do miss him at night, but it's just the sacrifice we have to make right now and it's worth it for the promotion he got. I'm so proud of him! In other news, Elena is now rolling from her back to her tummy--woohoo! She's right on track according to her Week by Week development baby book. She is a little rolling machine now, though she seems to have forgotten how to roll from her tummy to her back. We've been practicing that lately. My sweet girl is so animated now! She babbles a lot! She says goo-goo and ga-ga, and oo and ah...it's so adorable. I love her noises; they are so feminine and sweet. She likes to grab my face and talk to me with this serious look on her face. Those are my favorite moments. It's as if she's telling me something very important. I love my little girl so very much, and cherish our time together. She and I always get special time together every morning while Daddy sleeps. We go to different stores, play with her toys, walk around the mall, and now that it's going to get a little cooler soon we'll be walking at the park in the morning. It's great exercise for me, and she loves being outside. I truly have been blessed with such a happy baby. She is always smiling and is just a joy to be around. Her face just lights up my world. I honestly can't even imagine having another child and loving that child as much as I love my Elena Jane. At the present time, I can't even see myself having another baby. Elena is my world, and the thought of taking the focus away from her for anyone is just unfathomable. I'm sure I'll have baby fever in a few years, but for now she is my princess and my one and only. :) I hope everyone has been having a wonderful day, week, and month! Take care, and I'll try to come back and post sooner than later!

His hands.

Today as Bobby was holding my hand while we were both relaxing on the couch while Elena took a nap, I sat there and realized how important those hands have been to me. The first time I held his hand was on our first date December 17th, 2005 at the Trail of Lights as we first walked in, and right after he gave me his jacket to wear. I remember the instant our hands touched I fell in love with that touch. Our hands belonged together, and I didn't want to let go. Since then, I've held his hand as he proposed to me in that very spot, as we flew to Hawaii to get married, as we said our vows on the most beautiful island, walking down the aisle after saying 'I do', during our first dance, during the birth of our daughter, and numerous times in between and since. And after all of that, those hands still bring me so much comfort and bring me back home once they're met with mine. As long as I have his hand to hold, I will always feel at peace and loved. I am so blessed, and I love my husband so very much.

I hate shots.

I've never been one to be afraid to get shots or give blood, but when it comes to my baby, shots are the enemy. My sweet girl was so good yesterday at her 4 month checkup. Even after getting 3 shots, she only cried for 5 seconds and drank her bottle right away. She was so happy when we got there, and was just smiling at the doctor and nurses. My little angel has a heart for Jesus and just makes my heart sing. I was so proud of her. It was hard seeing her dealing with the side effects from the shots yesterday, and not being able to do anything but hold her and give her baby Tylenol. Last night she had a fever and was so lethargic and out of it. I had to step away while Bobby rocked her back to sleep because her droopy eyes and half smile at me just broke my heart. She was even trying to be happy despite feeling terrible. After giving her medicine and holding her, she finally fell back to sleep. I'm happy to say that at 6:30 her fever had broken and she was acting like her normal self again. Praise You, Jesus! I kept praying and praying and the Lord healed my baby. I do not look forward to taking her again in 2 months, that's for sure. I just wish I could get the shots for her, and absorb any pain. I'm so protective over my baby girl. I don't want anything to harm her, ever. She's just so precious and innocent. Being a mother is very humbling. You realize more and more how much control you're really lacking, and how much control God has. All I can do is lift her up to Him and pray for her every day. She is His baby, and He is just trusting me with her for now. It's very hard relinquishing that control, even to Him. But you realize that you were never in control to begin with, it's always been Him. I cannot protect her from everything, but He can. My faith has grown so much since having my daughter. I give God all the glory for giving me such a perfect baby. Aside from her shots, Elena also was weighed and measured. She is now 16.2 lbs, and 25 inches long! I think my baby is going to be tall like her grandpa. And the doctor said her legs were so strong. She said they looked like swimmer's legs. :) That made Bobby so happy! lol. I guess she's going to be a little fish like her daddy. Here's an after shots pic of her. We gave her her bottle right after and she was as happy as ever.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day! God bless you all!

Today.

Today is a special day. Today, 3 years ago, I married my best friend. Loving this man is the easiest thing I've ever done; he makes it easy. He is so different than any guy I've ever known, and God knew I wouldn't be smart enough to pick him out for myself, so He brought him to me. I thank Him every day for blessing me so much and showing me what true love really is, and what it really is to BE loved. I always tell Bobby that he breathed new life into me. He brought me back to life just by loving me. I can't imagine where I'd be or who I'd be without him; I don't want to. Thank you, sweet Jesus, for blessing me with my husband. His patience, understanding, compassion, and eagerness to give his family everything are just some of the reasons he is such an amazing person. He works so hard to provide for us, and never complains. He just wants to see his girls happy. That is a true man. I can't wait to celebrate 47 more years with him by my side. I love you, Bobby. "Through chaos as it swirls, it's us against the world."

I Won't Give Up.

My latest dedication to my Bobby. No matter what's going on in our lives, or what obstacles we may be facing, I'm always here and I'll never give up. As long as I have him, I'm complete.

Happy Birthday!

Today is my sister's birthday and I just wanted to take a moment to say how blessed I am to have her in my life. For as long as I can remember she's been there for me from waking up at 5am to play Barbies with me in her room, letting me sleep in her bed when I was scared, making french braids for me and helping me do my hair, making fun sleepovers at her apartment for me and my friends, planning my entire wedding, making my baby shower perfect, to being the best aunt to my baby girl. She has been not only my sister but one of my best friends. I have looked up to her since I was just a little girl, and have always thought that she was invincible. She takes after my mama; she's strong and independent and has such a beautiful heart. Her babies are so incredibly lucky to have her in their lives. I know I am. She teaches me what it is to be a good daughter, wife, and mother. If I ever am told that I'm a good mother, it's because I've had her and my mama to look up to. I don't think I'll ever be able to repay my sister for all that she's done for me. There is nothing that she wouldn't do for our family. Thank you, Jesus, for giving me my sissy. I hope you have a wonderful day, Lauri, and I can't wait to celebrate with you this weekend! I love you! Here's a picture of my beautiful sister with my baby girl:

Chick Fil A and a Playdate

Today was fun for Miss Elena. She had her very first playdate with a baby girl a couple of weeks younger than her named Harper. Her mommy and I met on a mommy board online and when we realized we lived so close to one another we decided to meet up. Today was Appreciation Day at Chick Fil A so we decided today would be the perfect day to have the girls meet, and eat some yummy food while we were at it. :) Here are a couple of pics from their playdate. Both girls were exhausted from the car ride there (Harper lives in Jarrel, TX and we drove probably a good 30 mins from our home to get there).

It was a good visit, and I'm glad I got to meet Ashley in person. I'm glad I have a mommy friend close by with a baby girl the same age as Elena, and with a husband who is also a police officer. Well, I'd better go to bed while I can. Elena has been asleep for about 30 minutes now. I hope everyone is having a great week! God bless.