1st day of Daycare

Well it finally came...After dreading it all summer, I had to leave my precious baby girl with a stranger in a strange place. Ok...now Ms. Beth has been very sweet and I do know another lady at the daycare, but for all intents and purposes it felt foreign to me. I prayed the whole drive over and didn't talk on my phone on Wednesday...those of you who know me know that's unusual. First day wasn't the best, but the second day was better. I'm learning. I laugh sometimes thinking about the looks first time mom's get. For instance, when you go to the pediatrician and forget to bring the bag that the poo poo diaper goes in. I had no idea that the doctor's office preferred not to dispose of them. Overall, this has been such a wonderful experience. I'm sure there will be days that I will feel guilty for not being home with my baby, but there's nothing like that feeling when I'm on my way to pick her up. I was practically running to get her this week. Derrick packed her bottles and her little bag...it was so precious. He likes to pack up her things (think he's good it packing ...maybe he get's that from the military). I'm sure I will have many more posts about daycare. Here's a cute pic from the first day.

So thankful for Eternal Life!

I must say the past couple of weeks have been very sad. With a good friend's mother passing from cancer, my aunt passing at 52, and a friend from high school's father going on to be with the Lord...I'm ready for some happier times. Oh and by the way, did I mention I start back to work this upcoming week (which I'm excited about in many ways) but dread leaving my little one. Needless to say, our family definitely appreciates any prayers sent our way. I'm just so thankful for eternal life and the fact that God forgives our sins. The only comfort for so many during difficult times of loss is knowing that one day we will see our loved ones again!

Maternity leave coming to an end is definitely bitter sweet. I am so thankful to have had these first three months at home with her. I feel like it has flown by! I hope Monday and Tuesday just stand still! She now seems to have conversations with us (I know it's baby talk) but of course we pretend like we know what she's saying! I think Derrick has enjoyed us being home as well. I know this will be an adjustment, but like everything else in life...we will just be prayful and press on. Here's a few more pics of this past month.