25 Weeks tomorrow

Tomorrow Brynnlee is 25 weeks old. She is growing, sitting up, playing, and eating great! Soon she will be crawling, talking and walking. Currently she will start flailing her legs and arms when on her belly. She wants to start moving, but she can't figure it out. Every now and then she starts to draw up her legs and does a slight rock on her knees. Its coming...and much sooner then I expected. One week from today Brynnlee will be 6 months old. I remember bringing her home from the hospital, celebrating her turning one month and now I am realized that her first birthday is right around the corner. Which reminds me, I have started to think of themes :) Since we call her bug, I am thinking of a ladybug theme. Nothing too crazy, probably just a bbq at our house (or maybe my parents because they have more space). Though it may be much for a first birthday, I am excited to look at invites and plan a cake!
This weekend Jeff went up north with Derek DeCatur and Janice. The boys are planning on doing some snowmobiling and prepping Papa's golf cart for the summer. Janice is planning on staying at a hotel to relax by the pool. Nana will be receiving recognition at church this weekend for all her years of service. I wish Brynnlee and I could be there to celebrate with her, but unfortunately my schedule wouldn't allow for time off. Instead Brynnlee and I are relaxing at home tonight and heading to a mom 2 mom sale tomorrow morning. We are in search of a hiking backpack (which finding a used one is rare) and a jogging stroller. Then relaxing the rest of tomorrow and cleaning house tomorrow night. Then sunday we will be ordering pizza and waiting for Jeff to get home.
Since we are nearing Brynnlee's 6 month mark we will need to get her pictures done again. I am trying to get them done every 2 months. She will also have a doctors appointment on the 28th. More shots will be coming at this appointment.
Last night she tried chicken, and she actually ate it well. My mom had her all day yesterday due to Jeff leaving and a meeting I had to attend. She dislikes turkey, so I assumed she wouldn't like chicken. I was proved wrong! Tonight she will have chicken again and probably some carrots. I am looking forward to spending all day
with her tomorrow, but it will be tricky with the sale and feeding her tomorrow.
After last weekend Jeff and I have been thinking about how much Brynnlee is growing and how we want to spend time with her. It has made me reflect on a few things. Many days it brings tears to my eyes to think about the fact that Brynnlee will never know my Grandma Bonnie and Jeff's Grandpa Bernie. It breaks my heart that two wonderful people will not be able to meet the most important person in our lives. My Grandma Bonnie would have loved to meet and hold Brynnlee. She would have been at the hospital loving on her, unfortunately the majority of my dad's side of the family didn't bother to come meet Brynnlee. In some ways it bothers me, but its their own choice. They will never get to know the amazing little girl that I love. The same stays true for Jeff's dad's side of the family. Grandma Meyer is the only one who we see frequently, but we do also see his aunt and cousin often. Other then those family members she won't know the Meyer side of the family. Like I said, some days this really bothers me. I remember back when I was little how "happy" my family was, the main reason it seemed happy was because I was young and naive. But I wish our families were all truly happy and healthy, sadly that is not the case though. It makes me grateful for the family that we do have. I know that Brynnlee has people who love her and will always be there for her. It makes me so proud to know that Brynnlee has loving people surrounding her in life. However I can hear Grandma Bonnie telling me how proud she is. There is one day that always sticks in my head. It is when grandma told me how proud she was of me. I was the only grandchild who reached their full potential. I was working, marrying a wonderful man, planning on a career and excited (but waiting) for a child. Its the lifestyle she wished for all of us, but few of us planned our life that way. I'm glad that we did, because we are providing an amazing life for our little girl.
Ok enough reflecting, I'm at work and can't cry! On a funny note Brynnlee popped a spring out of her exasaucer the other day! I was able to put it back in, which i'm so happy because if she couldn't sit in it I would go insane! She is always on the move and I would get so exhausted if I held her the entire time!
Well I better get back to work! The only time I find time (and motivation) to update is when I am at work. I;m thinking sometime in late April or early May will be a good day for a bbq and meet and greet for Brynnlee! Hopefully I can start planning a day soon.