a stroll down memory lane

My baby girl is 18 months old. I cannot believe how fast the time has gone. My pregnancy seemed to go on for what seemed like forever and then all of a sudden, I had this little blob to love.

There are so many details that remain bright and vivid in my mind, but the one that stands out the most is that I remember being so thankful that God had now given me two little kids, perfect in my eyes, and was entrusting me with raising them.


Maggie, you fit into our little family perfectly from day one! Your brother adored you and wanted to help you with everything. He was the first one that got you to smile and if you were fussing, the sound of his voice would calm you immediately.

Your personality developed quickly and you.were.a.ham!

It took Mommy a long time to bounce back after you were born. ;) You gave me a run for my money!!! You didn't like to sleep a whole lot and you threw up all.the.time. But, when you would throw me a smile, somehow I knew it would all work out. :)
Once you started sitting on your own and eating some real food, you quickly became an even happier baby and I loved it!! You squealed with delight at each new thing you discovered.
Before we knew it, you turned ONE year old!! The first year of your life flew by way too fast!

So many things had changed. Somewhere along the way, you became a GREAT sleeper. You became a picky eater!! Now, instead of calming down when your brother is near, you chase him, terrorize him, wrestle with him and make him giggle out loud!

You love shoes and bows and your momma is thankful!! :) You love your baby doll and want to sleep with her at nap and night time. You have all of your grandparents wrapped around your little pinky. You love your cousins. You get so excited when it is time to get Levi off the bus and if I linger too long, you say "Come'on Momma!" You are attached to my leg most of the day except when your Daddy walks in and then you have no clue who I am.

You have crazy wild hair. I want to remember that!! It takes a while to make it tame. You take after your Mommy. :)

Maggie May, I hope that you will always remember how much you are loved. You are our precious little angel.