So big, so fast.

My little girl is growing up right before my eyes and way too fast! She now has three little teeth which are absolutely adorable and horrifically sharp just like puppy teeth! She is rocking back and forth and contemplating crawling but has not actually crawled yet. She is more into the roll over and back multiple times to get where she wants to go. Today as I was in her room putting on my makeup she dropped her pacifier over the side of the crib, she then pulled herself up and looked over at it, holy cow! Time to drop the mattress down! I have never seen her do this move before and quite frankly I don't like it. I must say that this age where we are now is my favorite so far. Airlie definitely has her own little personality and is getting more independent by the day, but she still loves us and needs us so much. It is fun to see her response when I come home for work, arms up in there air, and smiling from ear to ear. It is clear that she misses me when I'm gone and this makes me so happy. She also is developing a sense of humor and likes to tease her daddy and me by giving us the pacifier and then quickly stealing it back. Her attention span amazes me daily because at 9 months she is willing to sit with me on the chair and read at least 2 whole books, sometimes 3. She is very persistent and will work at getting a zipper on my sweater up and down or on opening the tv stand door for many minutes until she accomplishes her goal. She definitely knows what she wants and when she wants it and is not afraid to show it! Daddy says she gets this from her Mom. hmmm...She loves music and waits in the morning for me to turn it on and when the music comes on she claps! Her favorite CD is one from Grammy called Catch the Moon. I must say I enjoy it too. But even though she is doing all these things on her own and quickly growing from a baby to a little girl she still loves to cuddle her mama at night. Morning and nighttime feedings are by far my favorite times of the day. It's such a peaceful time in my daily routine where I think of nothing else besides Airlie, our family and God. I often find myself praying when feeding Airlie because I feel so much peace and love at this time. I feel so strongly to thank God for this little miracle He has blessed us with. She is just so perfect. Every time I look at her snuggled up with me my heart grows a little more. And every time I think back on the day and remember times that I've watched Wes with her or heard him singing to her my heart again fills up. We are so very blessed. I am proud of myself because I am doing much better at slowing down and enjoying every single moment of my baby girls life. She will only be 9 months once and I know this. I am cherishing everything. People are right when they say that it's a different kind of love you feel when you have a child. It is so very different from loving a spouse because this tiny baby knows nothing but innocent love. They have no expectations for you, nothing to compare you too, they only know that they want you to love them and although this love is different from the love of a spouse it makes me love Wes so much more for the wonderful father he is.

Here's to me!

So this past Monday was not only the beginning of a new week, but also the beginning of a new month, so I thought what better day than that day to start leading a better life and being more DISCIPLINED. After all that is myoneword for this year. So I decided I would try and go to the gym at least 4 days this week and eat healthier throughout the week and control my binge cookie dough eating at night. I'm proud to say that I made it to the gym 4 days this week and I only had either 2 cookies or 2 cookies worth of cookie dough each night for dessert. I also did really well during the week at work. I denied a co-workers cupcakes, a bosses bread, and multiple urges to stop and get a latte on the way to work! Yay. I'm proud of myself. Finding time to work out is hard when you work full time and have a 9 month old babe. I go to the gym at lunch, but some days I just do not feel like it. A couple of days this week I did not want to go and started making excuses in my head of many other things I could have done instead of going to the gym, however I forced myself to go and told myself just get in there and walk on the treadmill, it's better than doing nothing at all. But once I get in there I am pumped up and I work out hard. I'm feeling great today and my jeans are already loose. Losing weight is not really my goal, just being disciplined and healthy, but hey I'll take it. In other notes Airlie Mae is growing so fast it is crazy. She has two adorable teeth and another coming through on top. She is enjoying all kinds of fruits and veggies and some prunes now due to her stopped up bowels. But she likes prunes, truth is the little girl will eat anything you put in front of her just like her mom and dad. We have yet to give her a food that she doesn't like. I think this weekend we are going to try out some tofu and yogurt! She is also now getting up on all fours so maybe she will crawl this century, although she is quite content just laying and hanging out. This dreary, rainy weather has (literally and figuratively) really put a damper on my spirits lately. I'm really missing Wes at night and longing for longer days and warmer nights. I cannot wait till it is still light out after work and I can take Airlie for walks. I am so looking forward to spring, taking Airlie to the park, feeding the ducks, playing some volleyball, etc. All in all life is full speed ahead and we are all doing fine. Here's some recent pics of course.

TEETH!

NEW HIGH CHAIR!