My Kenna Monster <3

<3Makenna Janae, August 21, 2007<3



My 2-year-old babygirl is such a character! I just love her so much, and nights like tonight, when I get some alone time with her, are sooo much fun. I get to see what a crazy little monster she is, and I absolutely love it. :)



I can't believe how fast she's growing up. It seems like just yesterday she was my tiny little baby.





She has a smile that will brighten your day, no matter what is going on! (trust me!!)



Sometimes, though, she can really live up to her nickname, KennaMonster...



...but then she flashes that grin and dimple,



...and you can't help but to laugh and fall in love with her all over again :)



She is finally out of her crib, and has slept in her new big girl bed 3 nights in row, and has done so well!! I'm so proud of her :)



She has completed my life like I never thought possible, and I am so very thankful for my precious little girl.



I love you Makenna Janae!!!!



Love, Mommy :)

Thankful Thursday :)

Last night Maddie came and slept with me on the couch. I didn't get much sleep because she's an all-over-the-place sleeper, but it was so nice to have her there. And then this morning, while I was getting ready for work, Kenna woke up and wanted to go lay with her sissy for a bit. So I laid back down on the couch and cuddled with both of my girls, and for a half a minute it was quiet and comfy...

and perfect.

And then Makenna wanted to play and I realized I was going to be late for work.

:)

Thank you God for my girls. :)

Because I can't sleep...thinking about tomorrow!!

Dear Maddie Michelle

I cannot believe you start Kindergarten tomorrow!!! I clearly remember holding you when we first brought you home from the hospital and crying because I thought about how fast time is going to fly, and you will soon be 5 years old and in school. And here it is....your big day!!



You are the most amazing person I have ever met. Everything about you amazes me and makes me so proud! You are so smart and so pretty. You are the sweetest little girl! Last night when I was sick, I was sooo lucky to have you there to take care of me. You have such a loving heart and I admire that about you. You are the best big sister! No matter what Kenna does, you are so gentle and understanding with her. You have the patience that I pray for.

We have been through alot together in your big 5 years....and I just hope you know that I have done everything I can to give you the best that I can. I don't know what I would have done without you throughout everything! We make an awesome team, and you keep me going! :)



I am so proud of you and can't wait to hear all about your first day of school. I won't lie, I'm TERRIFIED!!! I wish I could keep you in my little bubble forever!!! But it's time for you to start your long and exciting and sometimes tough educational career, and I know you will succeed!! You are so strong and oh so smart! You will do great things! Things won't always be easy, but know that your family is behind you and here for you no matter what! And never forget what you always tell me... God is bigger than anything, and loves you more than anyone!!! You will be just fine! :)

I love you and your sister more than life itself! I know that as you two grow she will look up to you, and you'll be a great role model! You already have such a good head on your shoulders!



Good luck at school. This is the beginning of something wonderful, and I can't wait for your journey to start!



I love you Maddie Bear!

<3 Love, Mama

Madison's Big Day: Part 1

Today Madison (kinda) started school!!! I say "kinda" because her REAL first day is Wednesday, but today Tim dropped her off at the before/after school program so that she can get to used to it before her big day. She's just so grown up!!!


I didn't get to be there today to drop her off because I'm taking Wednesday off instead for her actual first day, so I was bummed I missed it! But her daddy did a good job and gave me the run down on how it all went. He said she was really strong and didn't cry like we thought she would, but that he could tell she was so nervous because she wouldn't stop talking! lol




[[ daddy did her hair :) ]]

I'm so worried about her but I'm trying to just relax. I can't believe my baby is growing up!!! :(