Theme Post: 3 Things I am Looking Forward to in the Coming Months

[liz1918]

  Summer is long overdue and I'm ready for the warmth of everlastng sunshine, the scent of line dried clothes, the stickiness of melting popcicles and ice ceam cones, and the tartness of fresh berries.  Winter blues have melted away into spring's promise but it's the warmth of the sun that I am looking forward to the most.  The kids will all be out of school and in the parks.  Campgrounds will be full of families and friends with coolers and campfires and jars for catching fireflies. 

  As precious as the time of infancy is, I am eagerly awaiting Madeline's growth.  Right now she's so small and fragile, just barely five pounds.  I can't wait to see her gain a little weight and fill out with baby fat and sweet nursing smiles.  As the summer months come to pass so will her days of brand new but with the change will come new milestones and first times to anticipate and celebrate.  The greatest joy in parenting is not in the birth of a baby but the growth of a child.

  Summertime is family time for us.  It's a time of catching up on all the moments of togetherness that we've missed in the chaos of the winter travel and  the spring cleaning.  We visit with relatives, camp out, play baseball, take nature walks and just get out and enjoy the weather and each other.  My sister is supposed to be coming to visit us next month and I'm so excited because it will be our first visit from her since we've moved last summer. 

[shannonmimi]

Apr. 30, 2008 at 10:35 AM Oh Liz..you express your thoughts so beautifully..that brought tears to my eyes..It's almost like just having Em around has messed with my hormones ..I am more inclined to cry these days..This is an awesome post!

[mercysmomma]

Apr. 30, 2008 at 11:13 AM ahhhh I coudn't have said it better myself :)

[WeaselsWoman]

Apr. 30, 2008 at 2:12 PM You express your thoughts so beautifully! When you write it is almost as if I can see everything so clearly through your eyes. I wish you the best of luck in everything you do. Look forward to sharing many memories with you. You are a true friend! Hugs