Love

There are so many things that I considered writing about today.  My days are so full that I constantly find myself thinking, I need to write this down so I remember it!  I found one moment in my day that completely trumped all others and I think it is really important to focus on these small but profound moments.

So, I was sitting with my daughter and trying to calm her enough to fall asleep.  The last few days had been really full and overwhelming at times with so many events to go to and people that wanted to see Penny, that I knew we just needed some bonding time to relax and get back into our routine.  Ken was fast asleep on the other side of the couch having knocked out from pure exhaustion and I was hoping to get a little nap in too before making dinner.  I was rocking Penny to sleep and decided to start singing to her.  Her little eyes stared at me transfixed as I made up songs for her and her lids began to get heavy and she slowly nodded off.  In that moment, I was overwhelmed with such a strong feeling of love that I could't keep myself from crying.  I kept singing to her for a while longer and felt so grateful for being given the gift of music and for everyone that encouraged music in my life.  I can't wait to share music with my daughter.

Penny is starting to become more alert every day and it is fun to watch her discover the world.  God has truly blessed Ken and I and we both feel honored to be Penny's parents.

Ken has work off for three days and I am cherishing the extra time we all get to spend together.  I don't know what I would do without such a wonderful husband who would move the world for his daughter.  He is such a good daddy and always puts his needs aside for Penny and I.

I am excited for sleep and for possibly taking Penny to church for the first time tomorrow!


Good night and lots of love,

-Steph

 Taking a nap on daddies chest with the beautiful quilt Auntie Margaret made for Penny!

 Penny's first bath!!  Don't let that face fool you... she loved it!