16 Months!

Happy 16 months to Miss Brynnlee! Yesterday Jeff was able to spend the majority of the day with Brynnlee, which we all love. I know Jeff hasn't had many days like yesterday. He had a meeting in the morning, but he picked her up at 10, and until I got home from work (and grocery shopping) it was daddy daughter time. We had a simple dinner, picked up a few things and then it was off to work for me. I had to complete the tax forms for the township. What a mess it is every year! I have all of the employee forms completed, but just need to tie up a few loose ends. Before I was working full time, the job was pretty decent. Once I took a 40 hour a week job, and had a baby it became difficult. I know this isn't the first time I have mentioned my stress level, and I'm sure it won't be the last either, but I am ready for the end of the term. I have 307 days left, and I plan to work my best until then. Once that days comes I can breath a big heavy sigh and move on. As of today, I will be out of office in 307 days. Hopefully after that point I will be able to spend more time with Brynnlee, focus on the house more and also focus on photography more.

Until then, happy 16 months to the most amazing, caring, beautiful, talented, smart, energetic, crazy, fake snoring, pooping in the tub, crazy haired little girl I know! You are wonderful and hands down have been the best thing that has ever happened to us. I hope one day you will read this blog and understand how hardworking your parents are. Of course we wish it wasn't this way, but right now thats the cards we have been dealt with life. When we are both working we know that you are in good hands. Last night I watched you hold up the number one on your tiny littlw fingers. I want so bad for you to just skyrocket and start counting, but on the other hand...please slow down! I miss my newborn, but I am so thankful that you take time out of playing (or watching Tangled) to come give me a hug and a kiss. Oh and those amazing kisses that you are now blowing to me melt my heart every time.

I have been following a few blogs lately. One is of a child who is 2 1/2. He has a rare skin disease and has recently lost his battle. His funeral service is being held today. Another blog I have been following is about a 15 month old who was born with a brain tumor. After multiple surgeries and now chemotherapy she is doing well. I pray for both families, they are stong and struggling all at the same time. For Tripp's family, I pray for them to find peace in knowing that he is no longer suffering. For Scarlett's family, I pray for continued success and for Scarlett to heal quickly!

Everyday I am so thankful that Brynnlee is healthy, and growing like a weed. It is bittersweet, but I can't imagine life any other way. It's funny, last night I was telling Jeff that I don't remember what life was like before she entered our lives. With as much as we laugh with her, and are amazed at her learning I can't imagine not having those moments in our everyday life. I continue to pray for our little girls health. We have been so lucky and I hope that never changes!