I cant believe this week is almost over, and that a week from tomorrow my first born will be 7. Seems like just yesterday she was just born. I remember this time 7 years ago, I was miserable. I was HUGE, I had preclampsia, and was very swollen. I had just started maternity leave, and was just about ready to have her. I only took leave early because I was put on bed rest, H wasn't due until the 29th and I was planning on working until I went into labor. Little did I know that wasn't to be, she was born on the 18th via emergency c-section due to previa, and the pre-eclampsia. It was a scary and joyful time all at the same time. If you look at her now you would never know that both she and I were in trouble the day she was born. I never realized exactly how serious it was until months later. I am glad I didn't know the seriousness of the situation that day, I was scared already, and that would not have helped my blood pressure any I am sure.
I am still unsure what we are getting her for her birthday, she really doesn't need anything, I am thinking that I will get her a collection of Fancy Nancy books, she really likes them, and we will get her some accessories for the ds she is getting from my dad and step mom. We did find a swing set and have ordered it, so she is very excited about that.
I talked to my mom today and H's birthday party is all ago, my step sister who is 16 is also coming, as is my Aunt, Uncle , and cousins. H is so very excited. I told my mom to tell everyone they didn't need to buy her gifts, but she says they will no matter what. She doesn't need anything, but I know she will love it. I am so excited to be going home for her party. We did this for her first birthday, but haven't done it since. It is nice to go home and see our friends and get to spend her birthday with family. Last year my mom came to TN for both of the girls b-day. My mom has really become involved in their lives the past couple of years, and I am so grateful for that. They love her so much. L has been saying for weeks now that she really misses her Grandma.
I also talked to my Grandpa today. After we left him he headed to Colorado, where my Grandma died. It was the first time he had been back there since she died. He said he wasn't sure how he would feel, but he said he felt good, and comfortable. He remembered all the good times and memories. When I was growing up my Grandparents owned a cabin there, and we spent Christmas there for years, then as I got older we send the fourth of July there. I have many great memories of there. My Grandpa said he is looking to buy a place there. He said he went by the old cabin and it was for sale, but they hadn't taken care of it. Which is very sad. It would be so nice to have that cabin back, we had so many great memories there. For me I have nothing but good memories there, even though it is where she died, I don't associate it with that because I wasn't there. I would love to take the kids there and let them spend time there. I hope he finds a place where we can all go visit. As I talked to my grandpa about Colorado today all the great memories I have from there came flooding into my mind. It made me think of all the great times I spent with my family and how happy we were. It made me miss her so much today. I miss her each day, but some days are harder than others. Last night before I went to bed I cleaned out my jewelry box, and I looked at all the jewelry that belonged to my Grandma. I than went and looked at pictures of her and remembered how happy we were when she was here and how thought of how happy she would be that we are close again. I will keep you posted on the house hunt.
WE took the kids to a pizza place tonight, similar to Chuck E Cheese. Last time we went L peed her pants, so as we got out of the car, I said L if you need to go potty go to the restroom, well we were there about 5 minutes and she peed her pants, so I had to go home and get her new pants again. We had a good time, H had not been there and she loved it. It was a nice time for all pee pants and all. LOL
Well i feel like I have rambled on enough tonight. I hope you enjoyed the photo editing last night. Till next time remember to hug and kiss your family and tell them you love them, today is gone and tomorrow may never come.
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