Slipping Through My Fingers

Quincy Grace turned 8 weeks old yesterday. This week she started to smile and giggle. I was lucky enough to catch the fleeting moment on film. My, how time flies.

I couldn't help but think of the words from a song I heard in "Mamma Mia." It talks about time slipping through the fingers of a mother's hands. How true it is. Sure, the day in and day out of motherhood may seem a little mundane, even monotonous at times, but it goes by so quickly.

Taylor is seven, Loryn is four, and Fisher will be two in February. When did it all happen? It's at times like these when I kick myself for not being a more faithful journal-writer. I'm already starting to forget. Thank goodness for blogs.

Last Will and Testament

So, today Dan and I signed our last will and testament. It is a grave and reflective moment as you consider the measures taken in the event of your sickness and death. It's never easy to answer the tough questions required for such a process. Do I want all measures to be taken to prolong my life? Who will care for my children if we die? Who will I trust with our money if we die? Who do I want to make medical decisions for me when I am unable? At what age do I trust my children to manage their money wisely? Such weighty questions combined with my impending thirtieth birthday have sent me into a contemplative and sentimental tail-spin! And surely the postpartum hormones don't help. Ultimately, I've come away with this message--seize the day and treasure every seemingly trivial moment you're given. I guess this all comes at the heels of reading Randy Pausch's Last Lectures-- an interesting and quick read for anyone looking. Carpe Diem!

Quincy's Blessing

This weekend Dan gave Quincy Grace a name and a blessing. She was wearing our family heirloom dress that I was named in. It was a wonderful day to be surrounded by friends and family and visually reminded of the tremendous support system with which we've been blessed. I didn't get a chance to say it that day, but these past months have given our family a lot of opportunities to further appreciate our family, friends, and faith. Why is it that we have to experience times of humility to truly reverence what we have? Either way, we thank you all for your enduring friendship and love.