Hugs

Each night before bed, I hold Marlee with her head on my shoulder and sway while I sing her a lullaby. Last night, she wrapped her arms around my neck and squeezed me back. Is it possible to die from love? I think I came close!

A New Job

For those who haven't heard, I am officially a full time Mommy. I've been home with Marlee for a week now, and it's been wonderful. We are having so much fun together!

Leaving my job was sad, but I believe everything happens for a reason, and this reason is already crystal clear.

Can You Hear Angels Singing?

Marlee gave me a great gift for her 5 month birthday...11 hours of uninterupted sleep! Ok, so she slept 11...I go to bed later so I got 9. NINE. NINE HOURS OF SLEEP. I don't know how long it's been, but it sure feels great!

Five Months Old!

Marlee June is 5 months old today!

Snowy Saturday Morning

Every Saturday, Michael, Marlee, George and I walk down to a little cafe for breakfast. We stumbled across it by accident several months ago when the place we were planning to go was closed. It's perfect for us-- child and dog friendly, and the owner knows how to make my mocha just the way I like it (nonfat and light on the chocolate), and they serve an incredible ham and cheese biscuit. It's my favorite part of the weekend...Walking with my perfect family through our perfect neighborhood to our perfect cafe for a perfect breakfast. For an hour or so, life is perfect. Today on our walk, it started to snow...a perfect, peaceful snow.

We've had more snow in the last couple of weeks than we have in years. Still not much for those of you who live in parts of the country where it REALLY snows, but it's a lot for here!

Here's Marlee in her first snow (actually third snow, but the first time I got a picture :))

Sitting Up!

Today Marlee figured out how to sit up! She's been leaning on her hands for a few weeks, but today she started letting go. She can support herself for a while, then uses her hands to regain balance when she gets tired. Of course, by the time I thought of getting the camera, it had been a few minutes and she was wearing out, so these aren't the best pictures. Sadly, I think I'm excited most about putting her in a restaurant high chair and shopping cart. This will make my life so much easier! She'll be happier too...she gets frustrated having to be in her infant seat when we go out to eat...she'd much rather be part of the party!

Reaching for my doll...

Gotcha!

Johnny and Marlee

Marlee and I drove down to Peachtree City Sunday to play with Jen and Johnny while they were there visiting her mom. The kids were too cute together! Here's a video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBA8ptMgSyg