16 mths going on 30

Everyday Millie cracks me up with her ever expanding vocabulary. Today we went to have lunch with Wayne at the hospital. She had a blast naturally with all the attention thrown her direction. When we left she was fine til we got to the car. She starts to cry and looks up at me with those big baby blues and says, "Daddy STUCK". She is truly wise beyond her years.

See Ya Soon,

Holly

Peace

I used to think I understood the concept of peace. We use it in relation to countries, to quiet moments and various other things, but I never truly saw it until Millie was born. When I look at that precious sleeping baby I know peace.

See Ya Soon,

Holly

My Own Personal Sunshine

Today was a record breaking cool day in July, which shot our plans of going swimming down. But it actually despite all the undesirable ingredients was a wonderful day. When Millie woke up this morning she was very much a Momma's girl. We ate chocolate chip waffles and watched Saturday morning cartoons. She kept her arm around my neck and her hair against my cheek. It was a memory to cherish. Then I decided it was such a cool, nice day we should take a walk. She drove her little pink convertible. We made it all the way to Nonna and Papaw's. Millie did so well, she stayed in the little car all the way there and never once complained. The journey there, which is mostly up hill took us about 25-30 min. The journey back only took about 15 and I was running after the car all the way home. When we got home right at lunch, I made grilled cheese and we watched cartoons. Millie was so tired from her long journey she fell right to sleep at nap time and I wasn't too far behind. When we woke up the fun continued. Today was another one of those days when I think to myself, "Thank you God for not letting me miss this".

See Ya Soon,

Holly

I'm Back!!!!!!

(My Little Millie Monkey)

(She lined all her babies up and wanted to be put in the middle)

(One of many tiolet paper incidents)

Sorry it has been so long since I updated. I have no good excuses, but I'm back. Ok so let's see the last time I updated was July 4th, there has been many activities since then. Let's hit the highlights. Millie seems like she has grown a foot, she is saying new words everyday and becoming more and more of a goofball. She has the best sense of humor. I am very grateful for that, it is a quality that will help her all her life. We have been attending Toddler Tales at the library on Mondays. She is enjoying it very much, it is feeling the void that kindermusic left. Yesterday they got to see real hermit crabs, she loved it. She spent a lot of time with the grandparents this weekend. Saturday she was with Mammy and Pappy, it was the perfect opportunity for Wayne and I to do some much needed housework/ yard work. Sunday after church she went with Nonna and Papaw, while Wayne and I went to see a movie. She seemed to have a blast all weekend.

Wayne is doing well, as a matter of fact they asked him to be charge nurse today over the ER. It is a job he misses very much, whether he admits it or not. I am very proud of him, he says there is nothing to be proud of, but we all know the truth. He and my dad just finished fencing in our front yard so Millie is free to roam. (I know I made her sound like a zoo animal, but hey if the shoe fits, she is the cutest monkey you will ever see).

I am also doing well, the constant tiredness that enveloped me earlier this month is not nearly as bad. Wayne and I are still on our diet, sorta, we have modified it a little. He has lost 20 and I have lost 19. Not too bad for 6 weeks.

The topic that is hottest for us right now is or up coming vacation. We are going to Gulf Shores with my family (ie: Nonna, Papaw, Uncle Josh and Aunt Maggie). I am very excited for Millie to see the beach, but very nervous about the journey, 10 hrs in the car with the monkey. Ahhh! She maybe wonderful, but I am preparing my nerves for the worst. I' ll let you know.....

Ok enough for now, I hope not to be so long between posts next time.

See Ya Soon,

Holly

My Little Firework!

Happy 4th! Tonight is the end of all the 4th festivities. Millie did very well. We went to Uncle Todd's firework display last night. I wasn't quite sure how she would respond. She did great as usual. The only hitch was when the first boom went off she peed all over my leg. Apparently the diaper had reached max potential. Oh well nothing a change of clothes couldn't fix. Tonight we went to Mom and Dad's for a cookout, she did very well staying on the porch, since it was raining cats and dogs. Every holiday seems to get better because of her. I can't wait for Christmas!

Holly

Sorry So Short But The TV Is Calling My Name

Sooooo Tired

Ok so why am I so tired, I don't know. My sleeping schedule has not changed, but I feel like I am going to snooze at all times of the day. It started 2 days ago. The only thing I can think of is this diet. Oh well maybe it will pass.

On a better note Millie is really increasing her vocabulary these days. She can now name almost every toy she has. My favs are the Monkey and Froggy. She says everything so sweet. She will hold her stuffed animal and say "OOOHHH MONKEY". So precious. I love that kid.

See Ya Soon,

Holly