On Patrol

You had better be good and not do anything against the law...
I hear this guy is happy to lock you up!
And even happier to throw away the keys!

4 years later

My heart swells as I think of four years ago. It was a different kind of exhaustion than I experience these days, the time was full with excitement and worry.
That seems so long ago as the time just speeds by. And yet that joy, the joy of first seeing his face, feeling him next to my skin, actually meeting him after so many months of wondering... is amazing and will never be lost.

It has been a wonderful day. We've played, been silly and enjoyed the company of family and friends. It has been full and loving.

Still it is hard to believe. I have a four year old!

Days turn to a month. 15 months

The transition from baby to toddler is clearly here. And though I miss the baby days I find much joy in watching her become her own person... the words she is learning, the ability to communicate what she wants and does not want and dancing are just a few.
The joy of her laughter as she finds amusement in tickling her own belly.
Her first taste of pizza. It was a hit and is now a favorite food item. Tonight she ate 3 corner pieces!
Her love for Carl runs deep and though he has moments of struggle in expressing things to her... or at least understanding a gentle way to express even love... he clearly adores her. They have plenty of precious hugs and time shared playing and being gentle as well as silly.
The life we will share ahead, exploring things and watching out for each other makes me smile and fills my heart with more joy than one could possibly imagine. This is my life, and I am sticking to it!