Babies are Lucky

Babies are lucky

Don't tell me they're not

They're someone's everything

Someone's first thought

Babies are lucky

They never get cold

They're always wrapped up

In someone's warm hold

Babies are lucky

They never need fear

Someone's always saying

"Don't worry, I'm here"

But once they grow up

Then they will see

Their luck has run out

And they end up like me

--Sam

Good Morning! Afternoon!

Things Madelyn Discovered today:

• How to turn around 360 degrees. (Woohoo!)
• Green beans are yummier than squash.
• How to grab the bowl of baby food.
• How to spread baby food over hands, legs, and the chair next to her.

And ALL before her afternoon nap! She's a smarty-pants!

Things I discovered today:

• When I'm behind Madelyn, she can hear me and will turn to see me. Eventually she will learn to turn over.
• Madelyn is a SUCKER for puppets!! 

Could this video be her future?!

• Madelyn's giggles are THE BEST.

Ta-ta for Now!

Sam

PS: That video is from my sister, who is currently serving a full-time mission for our church. Hop over to her blog if you want a weekly uplifting message! She is amazing!

No more Back-to-School!

Ok, friends. This is the FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS that I have not gotten ready for school.

No back-to-school shopping.

No new gel pens, colorful binders, no locker/dorm/classroom decorations, no picking out sheet music, no lesson plans, and--worst of all--no classmates.

No fellow students to meet.

No fellow teachers to greet.

No one saying "See you at recess/lunch/that boring staff meeting none of us want to go to".

And, truth be told, I am terrified.

Normally, the summer is a break. A much needed one. And the fall means getting back into "real life". But guess what? THIS IS MY LIFE NOW. Staying home with Madelyn. Taking care of the house, composing, drawing.

DOING WHATEVER THE HECK I WANT.





Sooooo....... what do I want?

O___O

....I kinda want someone older than 6 months to hang out with....

I mean, this is normal, right? Is this why play groups exist? Not so the kids can socialize, but so the Moms can socialize?

.....Right?

Maybe writing my thoughts will help me along the way. Or maybe I'll forget for four more years. Who knows. 

Here's what I do know:

I love Madelyn with all my heart. I love being her mom, and I love hanging out with her. I am grateful for the opportunity to stay home with her--not all moms get this chance. I am lucky, I am blessed, and I am discovering new things every day.

And that I would not change.

Ta-ta for now,
Sam