Happy Mothers Day

We're back as of yesterday and I have a ton to post and catch up on but for now...Lets celebrate the Mom's out there. I had no idea what that really meant until August 25th.

Most of you have seen the necklace I wear around my neck. It's actually two pieces. A heart with a smaller heart that fits in side of it each with a diamond. Mike bought it for me as a "push present" and the diamonds are from what is called a soul mate diamond - meaning they were cut from the same stone. That smaller heart will one day be Kaitlyn's own necklace.

Anyway, I had a really hard time with her labor and both of us were in bad shape that first day - August 25th. I hadn't gotten to hold her or see her for more than a few seconds. That necklace represented something that was hers that I got to hold on to when I couldn't hold her. I haven't taken off since and plan not to till her 1st birthday. It's a reminder to me to appreciate her and appreciate being a mom. I really do. I couldn't love being a mom more. She's such a good baby and I am so proud of her.

I hope to scrapbook all the pics of her first year and all the events with me wearing the necklace to give to her one day. Maybe I should wait till she becomes a mom and can understand because I don't think you really can until you become one.

Here I am on August 26th - Finally well enough to go see her for the first time since having her with the necklace on.
Here we are on vacation:



Here is a video of her today. She's got a few new milestones these past few week:
Saying Mama
Standing
Cruising
Crawling on all Fours
Waving hello and goodbye
Clapping