I feel terrible that I did not post her 5 mo pictures... so I am going to do a 5 mo and 6 mo update. I'm really crappy at this blogging thing, lol. Part of my problem is that I cannot figure out how to sync my phone with my computer so I can put pictures from my phone directly onto my computer without them being grainy... everyone will say the easy solution is to buy an Apple laptop. Ok, anyone out there is FREE to buy me one :) Until then, the 'ol Asus is going to have to be sufficient!!!!!
Moving on...
I knew when I was pregnant that I would love my daughter. I knew over time we would develop a special bond. What I didn't know was just how MUCH I would actually love her. My heart is so full today as we celebrate her 1/2 birthday. It is so hard to believe that 6 months ago at this moment, Paul and I were sitting in my hospital room holding a 7 lb 12 oz beautiful newborn and feeling like time was standing still. The past 6 months have blown by and I find myself praying time would slow down a little. The sad truth is that time is only going to go by faster and faster. It breaks my heart a little to know that in 6 short months we are going to be celebrating her 1st birthday.
I have never been one to enjoy other people's children. I do have a few close friends who's children I dearly love, but for the most part I consider myself extremely blessed every time a calling comes open in nursery or primary and I am not called to fill that void. I say this because I have always had a little fear that I would never be impressed by my own child. Well.. I'm thrilled to say that Afton is one of the most interesting and fascinating people I have ever met. She amazes me on a daily basis. This past week she has learned the art of being shy. She will tuck her little head down when someone comes up to her and talks to her. She will give them a little half smile as she buries her head into my neck. It makes my heart sing when I have those moments with her because she knows I am her mommy. She has also learned this week to kick off her shoes and to pull her tow off her heard! Yesterday I ran into Walmart with her for a few items and ended up spending double the time walking around the store because every time I looked down one of her shoes had gone missing, lol. It's a good thing we were not in a hurry.
One of the biggest joys in my life is watching her learn to recognize people. I love how happy she is when she sees me and how she literally glows when her daddy gets home from work and he picks her up from out of her bouncy. I love how she talks to her Grandma and Pop Pop Quillon when I am upstairs making dinner and how she gets a big smile on her face when I facetime with my mom and sister and Lily. All moments of pure joy in my life.
Watching my daughter grow is proof to me that God has worked miracles in my life. I was 31 when I delivered her. 10 years ago I wanted to be done having kids by the time I was 30. I can honestly say I would have been a terrible mother in my 20's. There are perks to being an older mother. I believe you are more patient. I'm not saying young mothers are bad mothers. I'm saying I would have been a bad mother. I am so incredibly thankful for the love and support I have from my sweet husband every single day. Even when he has worked all day and he is totally exhausted, he comes home, changes clothes and takes Afton. He has quality bonding time with her. He insists on feeding her her bedtime bottle and he is the one who snuggles her until she goes to sleep. He is also the one who get's up with her at 3 am and gives her a bottle if his work schedule doesn't require him to get up early the next morning. I am so so so blessed!
Tomorrow is Afton's 6 month checkup with Dr. Hawkes. I'm a little nervous because Afton is a chunky monkey and I hope he does not have any concerns with how quickly she is growing :) She's been in the 90 something % since she was about 3 months old... why change now, lol. She is healthy and beautiful! That's all I care about. She does have to get shots and I am NOT looking forward to that!
I'm going to post all of our updated pictures in another post and try to do it from my phone! Wish me luck, lol.
In other news...
We have been living with my in-laws for a little over a month now and I feel like we are finally settling in. I have been so excited to have a yard for Harley again but I swear as soon as we moved it, Virginia decided to skip spring and go straight into the middle of blazing hot summer. Then when it finally cools down a little it rains. Poor guy may never get to lay out in the nice green yard.
13 weeks ago I started Weight Watchers to get rid of my pregnancy weight. I have officially lost 18 lbs and I am starting to feel good about myself again. I have another 25 that I would like to lose and that will put me at 5 lbs less than my pre fertility pill weight. I am so excited to get back into all of my cute clothes again. My Dr told me after having Afton that it took me 9 months to gain the weight so it would take me at least 9 months to lose it. I hope to be at my goal weight by Christmas but I am refusing to stress over getting there as quickly as possible and focus on getting there in the healthiest way possible so I can keep the weight off! I LOVE Weight Watchers. I love attending my meetings and weighing in at the meeting. I feel like every week is a reminder that I did something good for myself that week when I see that I have lost a little weight.
Paul's first Police Motor Competition is coming up a week from today. Last year I was in the sickest part of my pregnancy I didn't even get to watch him ride. This year I am going to be feeling great and I am REALLY excited to go out and support my man. I am really looking forward to the award banquet next Saturday night. Have a reason to get a little dressed up and go out for a nice dinner with Paul and enjoy good company.
Last month Afton and I went to Utah to visit my mom and sister (I'll post those pictures too in my next post) and we had such a wonderful time. Mom was on break from school so we were able to have LOTS of quality time with the three of us. It was so fun. Next month Afton and I are flying to Missouri to see family. Mom, Emily and Lily are driving from Utah to Missouri and I am flying and then renting a car. This will be a wonderful trip because we get to do some of my favorite things. I am anxious to get a ton of pictures and post about our trip. It's at the end of July so you probably wont get an update on that trip until her 8 month blog. Wow, that makes me sad thinking about her turning 8 months old, lol!
Well, I am sure you are totally bored by now! It's been fun catching up!
Love,
EQ
No comments:
Post a Comment