Miracle

So I was looking at Makena this morning and am just amazed how far we've come in little over a year.  The little human that got put into my arms back Nov. 2008 that could barely open her eyes due to exhaustion is now running, literally, all throughout the house.  She is playing with baby dolls, filling and emptying her own purse, and showing interest in the potty.  AMAZING, just amazing.

The question I ask myself is if I really spent this last year wisely.  I don't have a job, I have let the cleaning freak ease up a bit in life, and I have become addicted to the internet.  To review - I LOVE being a mom and not having a PAYING job.  I still clean regularly and don't live in a messy house in any way, and I could be addicted to worse things than the internet, right?

What else is this miracle going to do to amaze me?  I don’t even know if I want to find out.  She is starting to come and give me hugs out of the blue now too.  How awesome is that?  I love every single one I get and know that this stage isn’t going to last long.  She is even sitting on my lap to read books.  She used to just stand and turn the pages.  I think my angel is finally starting to realize how nice mommy’s lap can be!

Her latest fun is her swimming pool that is filled with plastic play balls.  We have to thank Jake and Stacey for this idea.  I swore I wouldn’t get her any, but she had so much fun that I broke down and bought some.  They were on clearance and all.

I’ve also decided that every Saturday I’m going to rotate out the toys.  I get bored with them, so I’m sure she does too.  I have been rotating them, but not all of them.  That’s my new plan.  Rotate out ALL of them every week.  Saturday’s are going to be filled with excitement around here I think.  J  Now, do I take down the slide every other week too?  I kind of want to, but I don’t know where to store it.  Also, should I put the table and chairs up in its place?  Should I leave the space empty?  Should I do a 3 week cycle on the slide.  OH the dilemmas I face.  Hehehe  She is starting to be able to climb the slide on her own now too.  If I take it away, will she continue to build her strength?  Will she decide to climb furniture instead?  Any input will be appreciated.

I am going to go and check on my sleeping angel now.  Have a great day/week/month all!