Monday, August 31, 2009

Remembering 9/11




This day will never be lost in my heart. This was the most senseless thing I have ever experienced in my lifetime. Our nation suffered so greatly and especially those families that were directly affected by the losses that day. Those cowardly acts were just horrific. That day I lay in my bed holding my 10 day old baby girl who had been up for more than half the night: restless and cranky. It was like she "knew" what was coming. I was sleep deprived and anxious. I was a new mother who didn't know what I was doing. But as I sat and watched the ghastly events unfold on T.V., I held the most precious gift I had ever been blessed with. How ironic is that?
Now as Gracie is 8, we were having a discussion today about 9/11. I was explaining it to her because she was seeing a memorial going on as we drove through town tonight. So weird to hear her say, "no Mom, I haven't learned of 9/11 in school, tell me about it." I never thought to tell her about it until now I guess because I never thought she was old enough.

If you go over here http://www.incourage.me/, you will read some amazing stories. This is a very inspirational blog. The blog world is fun.

Monday, August 3, 2009

I LOVE our girl time...

Look at my girl...she is getting so big. On Sept. 1st she will be 8. I remember so vividly the day, minute, second that she was born. I can't believe she is 8 years old, just about. Where has the time gone? Where are the days that we used to cuddle everyday and she didn't talk back? She didn't ask for something more? She would just love me back and smile, not frown. I am trying to treasure every day as though they are dwindling away. They are in a way- but I have to keep in mind that we will just be transitioning to a new and different stage. It may even be fun. But there are no secrets here- I MISS the old days. She is my baby and always will be.

I am going to do a more detailed post of Gracie (around her bday)- some of my favorite pics!