Today is my husband's day of birth. Nothing like a birthday to make you realize how much you love the person that God picked out specifically for you. We are very different, but somewhat similar. Sam is such a nice compliment to my very rough edges. He is meticulous, focusing on each and every single little detail, while I see the grand scheme of things. I am to the point, I try to explain everything in one sentence or less. He gives detailed explanations, making sure to explain everything fully. I am an ENTJ, he is an INTP. Sam is cautious and anxious, I am reckless and careless. He takes his time in all he does, I like to get things over with as soon as possible. He is sweet, I can come across as mean-spirited. He can enjoy the moment, I am always looking around the corner. He is trusting, when I judge. He follows policy and procedure, I question it at every turn. He is traditional, I am not. You can see where this is going.
However, we do see eye-to-eye on many things, politics, God, raising our child(ren)- I am still trying to convince him to have 12, by the way- saving for the future, the need to explore the world, and our love for each other. We have fun together, we question each other, push each other, laugh together everyday, we are each others confidante, best friend, and coach. He does a lot for our sweet family and is the most loving father. I was not aware of this until I realized that he WANTS to do things that most fathers would never do, and he does it willingly and without complaint. Mallory and I spent the week in MP without him last week, we had a nice time, but life was just not the same, it was not as easy. He makes me feel special, and needed, and smart, and most of all loved. I am blessed. Mallory is blessed.
This birthday is a little bit sweeter, as we know some good news is being finalized (no, I am not pregnant) although we are not ready to announce it juuuust yet. I will say that Sam deserves this sweet birthday, an nice contrast to last year's that we spent in the ER. I hope all of his birthday dreams are coming true. I love him more than words. I have found the one my heart loves - Song of Solomon 3:4.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
Mallory is One!
Happy Birthday, Mallory!
Today is much less hectic that it was one year ago. Hectic did not seem to bother you though. You can into this world calm, cool, and collected. You checked out everything with your left eye and preferred to keep your right eye closed. You also loved to be swaddled, but only from the waist down. You preferred to have your hands free so that you could grab and explore anything that came your direction with your tiny, perfect hands. You loved sleeping with your legs straight up in the air, much like Pearl when she is having a really, really great dream.
To my delight and my dismay you enjoyed doing things a little bit earlier than most children your age. Please do not be in such a hurry to grow up, sweet babe. Right now, you enjoy running to everywhere you go. You've found that running gets you to things you love to do just a little bit quicker. You also love to explore, especially in the kitchen. And you love to share. I love that I can hear the pitter patter of your sweet little feet bringing me a plastic cookie cutter or a whisk after you've been exploring in your drawer in the kitchen. You are also pretty good about saying please and thank you. Those are not the exact words that come out of course, but I know what you mean.
You are a friendly, and happy little girl. You wave and say hi to everyone with a huge grin on your face. Strangers may not always understand exactly what you are saying but they love to converse with you, Mallory. You also love to give hugs. My wish is that you will be this friendly, kind and sweet throughout your life. You are a tenacious worker, Mallory. You always get back up when you fall down. You are also one smart cookie. While you can not say your colors yet, you can pick red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and TCU purple out of any line-up. You also have no trouble showing me your hair, ears, eyes, nose, and mouth.
You are a talented dancer, you understand the beat of music and bounce up and down according to speed. You have surprisingly good balance. A feat that makes your mom and of course your Aunt Sunny proud. Your Aunt Amy recently taught you how to jump, well more like bounce, on beds. You seem to enjoy this new play activity as you must bounce for a few minutes before nap time or bed time. Water is still something you love, rather it is bath time or swimming, you are having a ball. While you do not watch much tv (you would rather be outside exploring), you do seem to enjoy Bubble Guppies, Little Einsteins, and Mickey's Playhouse.
You are a blessing to our family, Mallory and you came along at just the right time. I can not wait to see what this next year brings, and find out the ways that you will bless and enrich the lives of everyone around you. Keep smiling baby girl.
Today is much less hectic that it was one year ago. Hectic did not seem to bother you though. You can into this world calm, cool, and collected. You checked out everything with your left eye and preferred to keep your right eye closed. You also loved to be swaddled, but only from the waist down. You preferred to have your hands free so that you could grab and explore anything that came your direction with your tiny, perfect hands. You loved sleeping with your legs straight up in the air, much like Pearl when she is having a really, really great dream.
To my delight and my dismay you enjoyed doing things a little bit earlier than most children your age. Please do not be in such a hurry to grow up, sweet babe. Right now, you enjoy running to everywhere you go. You've found that running gets you to things you love to do just a little bit quicker. You also love to explore, especially in the kitchen. And you love to share. I love that I can hear the pitter patter of your sweet little feet bringing me a plastic cookie cutter or a whisk after you've been exploring in your drawer in the kitchen. You are also pretty good about saying please and thank you. Those are not the exact words that come out of course, but I know what you mean.
You are a friendly, and happy little girl. You wave and say hi to everyone with a huge grin on your face. Strangers may not always understand exactly what you are saying but they love to converse with you, Mallory. You also love to give hugs. My wish is that you will be this friendly, kind and sweet throughout your life. You are a tenacious worker, Mallory. You always get back up when you fall down. You are also one smart cookie. While you can not say your colors yet, you can pick red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and TCU purple out of any line-up. You also have no trouble showing me your hair, ears, eyes, nose, and mouth.
You are a talented dancer, you understand the beat of music and bounce up and down according to speed. You have surprisingly good balance. A feat that makes your mom and of course your Aunt Sunny proud. Your Aunt Amy recently taught you how to jump, well more like bounce, on beds. You seem to enjoy this new play activity as you must bounce for a few minutes before nap time or bed time. Water is still something you love, rather it is bath time or swimming, you are having a ball. While you do not watch much tv (you would rather be outside exploring), you do seem to enjoy Bubble Guppies, Little Einsteins, and Mickey's Playhouse.
You are a blessing to our family, Mallory and you came along at just the right time. I can not wait to see what this next year brings, and find out the ways that you will bless and enrich the lives of everyone around you. Keep smiling baby girl.
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