I've heard mom's say before about how once they have children it is as if that child had always been there. And I never really believed it until a few weeks ago when I attempted my first 'me-time'. I handed her over to Micah for literally 80 minutes. I hopped in the car and I immediately felt like I had forgotten something important. Once I was satisfied I was ok to go I soon realized I didn't know what to do with myself! I settled on going to Barnes and Noble, and I found myself just sitting there not sure of what I should do while there. I never used to be this way, I used to be soo independent! I could be on my own perfectly content for hours! But now, I couldn't handle more than an hour before I was dying to get home.
This little girl has completely won the remaining part of my heart not already owned by her father. I am more and more in love every day. I never thought I could get excited by the most mundane things that she does, but I do.
As of right now, Lucy can use her hands to touch, bat, and grab. She loves her feet, mouth, and Micah's beard. She can blow bubbles, and loves to make delighted screams and squeels (sometimes laugh). She is trying very hard to sit up on her own, can roll over from tummy to back, and enjoys splashing. She still loves being held, and gets very angry when she isn't center of attention. But of all these things, my personal favorite is morning-time. She is very smiley and happy, and that has become our bonding playtime.
All those times that I prayed to my Heavenly Father begging for a child I promised that I would love that child and do my very best to raise her. Some days I feel overwhelmed, but over-all I feel like so far I have kept to my promise, and will continue to. Besides, she is so cute, its easy to love her! ;)
Have a great day! ~Meghan
