I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy...

Down in my Heart!

Resting on Mommy

I loved being pregnant. I felt so alive and fresh. It was such a joy to be used by God as He performed a miracle in my womb. It was amazing and I am still in awe. I felt so close to my daughter during those few months. I miss the weight of her body inside me. The closest I get to this feeling is when Abigail sleeps in the Baby Bjorn on my chest. I feel so close to her and she seems to melt into me. Her breath is steady and her face so peaceful. I treasure these moments.

A different perspective

I know that God made a family have a mommy and a daddy for a reason. There are so many wonderful qualities that drew me to love and marry my husband. We have a lot of the same likes and dislikes, which is part of what makes us compatible, but we also have differences that make life interesting. David likes to have fun. He doesn't stress out like I do and it takes a lot to make him mad. I am much harder on myself than he ever is on me. Now that we have a daughter, I feel like I am discovering my husband all over again. It has been a wonderful journey to see him develop into a father as I am learning to be a mother. As I tend to worry about little things, David tells me words of wisdom that help change my perspective. Abigail is so blessed to have David as her daddy. He will teach her how to laugh at her silly mistakes. He will show her a love for books, writing, and vocabulary. She'll be a wiz on the computer. Dogs will know she is their friend. Her heart will be compassionate for those in need, and she'll live out her love for Jesus by loving others. He may even teach her to wear her skirt on her head for fun. I am so thankful I am not a single parent. Abby will be guided by the both of us. I pray God will help us guide her as He molds her into the woman He wants her to be.

Check out the slobber drool in the first pic. :)