This Too Shall Pass

So I'm sitting here crying

tear after tear

Wondering how time could fly so fast

in the last 5 years

A whole new phase in life

she's about to begin

She's looking at me with a smile

and I force out a grin

I AM excited for her

all the friends she will make

all the new things she'll try

for her, it'll be a piece of cake

But for me it's not so easy

For me it's different

I feel anxious and nervous

It's so hard to be a parent

Then my heavenly father

gently reminds me

This too shall pass

and be far behind me

"But until then sweet child

I want you to know

I have her in my hands

and will never let her go."

So the comfort of my Savior

will see me through

Knowing He's in control

There's nothing left for me to do

but pray her through each day

love her unconditionally

Enjoy every moment

Don't let it go by too fast

Because I've been reminded

This too shall pass

Thank you Jesus for my sweet Taylor. Please help her to be a light in a very dark world. Continue to hold her tight in the palm of your hand. And help me too because it's hard being a parent but I guess you already know that.

What The Girls Do On Summer Vacation

Taylor smiling for the camera at Folly.

Camryn gulping down a cold one at the beach.

My beautiful 5 yr old.

Water park pose.

Camryn and Banjo chillin on Uncle Kelly's couch
cause you know it's hard playing in the sun all
the time.

Taylor had nothing to do with this.

Okay, maybe she did...

What is this thing Taylor put on my head?


We pretty much have spent the summer at the water park or the beach. We have had a blast hanging out with our friends and Daddy has even had time to swim this summer. I'm trying to make the summer one for Taylor to remember since she starts K5 in August. I'm very sad my big girl will be in school all day every day but I think she's ready. She keeps telling everyone she is going kindergarden cause she's 5. I'm really excited about her new school. I've heard so many good things about it but I will miss her big time. It will take a little adjusting for the both of us. Until then, we swim, play games, dress up, fish, have playdates, etc... I love my life and the wonderful job of raising two adorable girls.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY JASON!!

I love celebrating Father's Day. I love having the girls make cards and videos. They always have just the right things to say to their daddy. Jason, you are an amazing father to our girls. I can't believe that so many years ago we weren't even going to have children. Now there is no way we could imagine our lives without them. I know there is no way I could be the mom I am without your support and love. There are so many dads out there today who put work, hobbies, and friends before their family. I have never had to worry about that with you. I love how you make time even when there seems to be none. You're the best and I know the girls think so too. I hope you have a wonderful day!

Singing a sad sad song

Taylor just "pretend" played her guitar and sang a song for me. It was kind of sad. This is how it went...

When I was a baby girl, no one loved me.
Except my mom, my mom loved me.
Except my dad, my dad loved me.
I miss being loved on like a baby
I miss being loved on like a baby.
I love my mom.
I love my dad.
I love my mom and dad too.

Am I not showing her enough attention. Do I not love on her enough? I thought I was doing a pretty good job at loving on both my babies. I guess I need to work on that a little. Of course, immediately after the song I grabbed her and gave her a big hug. She rolled her eyes and she said she wasn't a baby. I'm confused. Is this how the teenage years are going to be?

Why?

I forgot to mention that Camryn is very into asking, "Why?". At 17 months she is asking why. I knew I was in trouble when she started throwing full on tantrums at 9 months. Maybe everything will happen early.

A Million Miles A Minute

Cutie Pie with a rough hair day

Two peas in a pod

Playing with bubbles

Taylor looks like an angel all lit up.

Walking...

Enjoying Taylor's pretend dinner party.

Sisters forever

Camryn is now 17 months old and I don't think she has stopped talking since she learned how. I think she has an amazing vocabulary for her age and I just wanted to post a couple of things she says so I don't forget. Some are very clear and some are only recognizable by mommy. But she has thrown out a sentence or two, in front of witnesses, that just blew my mind.

"Shish"- fish
"Dump"- jump

Her favorites right now are.... "No Way!" and "Stop it!". She tends to yell those out at the top of her lungs. She also yells, "TAY TAY!!" pretty much every 5 min or so. She also said, "I want to play." one time at around 15months when the other kids were going to the play area and I was strapping her in the highchair. Tara is my witness on that one. Her favorite foods are "nanna's, shish, and monkey (yogurt)". Don't ask me how I figured that last one out. She is getting better with the actual word, yogurt. She can pretty much say any word you tell her to which is quite amusing to big sis. She loves to get Camryn to say "I poop.". Now if anyone makes a noise that sounds anything like a toot she says, "Uh oh, I poop.". It is kind of funny. My favorite thing right now is when she sings. She sings Rock a by baby, Twinkle Twinkle, Head shoulders knees and toes, and her ABC's. It is super cute. Right now I am listening to Camryn say, "Daddy" over and over again while he is trying to work on something. I'm sensing a little annoyance in his voice so I'm going to rescue him now.

Taylor?....Stubble?

So I think a few of you moms might know where this is going. I'll make it short and sweet. Taylor was taking a bath while I was entertaining Camryn, answering the phone, cleaning up the dining room table and trying to post the last blog entry. While I was on the phone with my dad, Taylor called for me to come to the bathroom. I, of course, said hold on. A few minutes later it sounded a little more urgent so I told her I was coming and slowly walked to the bathroom. As I rounded the corner I saw blood all over Taylor's chin. She looked at me and asked, "Do you see a boo boo mommy?" I must have looked a bit concerned when I said yes because she busted out in tears and just whaled. I asked her what happened and she said, "I was trying to shave.". Well the cuts ended up being very small but they sure did bleed a lot. She insisted on a bandaid but that makes her look pretty silly. I guess whatever makes her feel better huh? I would show you a picture but she won't let me take one. No blackmail for later...