Hearts Surrendered

Well, does time fly..I cannot tell you what a whirlwind these last two weeks have been. Yes, I finally HAD to go back to work. I totally love my job and adore every girl I work with...I really do. But, it is SO, VERY, INCREADIBLY aweful to leave that little baby every day. It IS however SO helpful to have a nanny, who is fantastic to leave her with. It is so convenient to get up and get going, knowing I don't have to pack up a little baby and drop her off at a god-forsaken YUCKY day-care. I am sure there are lovely day care centers all around the US, but seriously..not here. So, to all the world (thank you God), another prayer answered and one less worry to have. I rush home for lunch so I can feed Maddy and spend some time kissing her ever-growing cheeks. The time I am home flies by so fast...it is so sad, because then I have to leave her AGAIN to go back to this job that I really do love. I am so blessed to live so close to work that I am even able to come home. I am a...

I went back to work on Wednesday. I can't tell you how hard it was to leave Madison. It was Hard! Although I absolutely love my job, and even love being there...I long to be home with our beautiful little baby. Work was good, I missed the people A LOT..it felt like I had not been away a single day. I missed the gals I work with, but you know in 8 weeks that I was home, I never called anyone. Why? I envisioned inviting myself o join them for lunch at least weekly, nope, never happened. I guess I was just totally content at home with my baby. But at least work is a place that I really do enjoy being...that makes this a little easier, but not much. Yesterday was Matt's first day alone with Madison. I think it went great, I also think I would never hear about it if it didn't. He took her into work while he met with some people and said she was a big hit. He sweetly came and took me to lunch so I could try to feed Maddy, but she was too sleepy and I just had to suffer for the re...

aww what a goofy picture 

party favors are cool 

Jayden 

This weekend was Jayden's 4th Birthday Party-it was nice. Moriah and Matt decorated the whole house, and do you know I didn't even take a picture of what they did? I could seriously kick myself. Jayden has been with us for the week and has visited with all her grandparents while here. Madison's Nanny came by on Friday to spend some time with us. Jayden was following her around everywhere. Matt and I got ready to run to wal-mart and leave the kids with Ms. Pam. I overheard Jayden talking to her, "if I get thirsty, I will TELL you what I want..." It was so funny. She was matter of factly telling her the proper way to change Madison's diaper and how to feed her a bottle. I had to say something to her about being bossy. 3/4 year olds are hilarious. The stuff this child comes up with, it makes us laugh all the time. I have to go back to work this Wednesday. I am so looking forward to it, but also...so NOT looking forward to leaving. These 8 weeks have ...

I just wanted to share some thoughts about my mom and dad. Yesterday, Matt, Maddy and I drove to VA to pick up Jayden. My mom was kind enough to meet her mom and drive her to F'burg so we didn't have to come up so far. Then they took us out to a wonderful lunch, where they said they thought of me when they found this place. Carabbas, nice place. Yummy food, best steak I ever ate. We had some issues with service, but the food was fantastic. Anyway, My poor dad had not been able to see Maddy since she was born, my mom on the other hand had seen her twice since then. To see the look in their eyes when they saw her...melted my heart. They are so, totally in love when they gaze at her and she gazes back...it was just so touching I wanted to comment on a grandparent's love. They love my kids so, so much and I appreciate that more than they will ever know. I know their love for them is unfailing and unconditional, that is beautiful. Nothing makes me happier than to see...