It seems like all I'm doing lately is catching up.

I want to start off by saying this Mother's Day was the best day ever for me.  Mark got a hotel room at the Dillard House and the 4 of us drove up on Sunday morning.  Although I missed being at Mother's Day Mass and getting the special blessings the priests usually give, it was an enjoyable car ride up.  We took a longer than normal route through Athens (which was painful for us Gators) but it still was a nice ride. We stopped at Sonny's BBQ in Commerce. I'm not usually a fan of BBQ but it's a chain that is in FWB and I miss home so much it was at least a little reminder.

When we arrived at the Dillard House we were able to check in right away.  Jacob was so excited to see the animals and to ride his first horse. We called to the stables and they said they would wait for Jacob.  We changed him in to jeans and away we went.  He did so well. I was sure he was going to back out at the last minute but he didn't even let out a wimper.  He had a smile the whole time.  I was so proud of him.

We ate dinner at the Dillard House. If you haven't been, I suggest you go.  Go with a healthy appetite and some time to eat.  It is a big meal.  After dinner, we sat out on the porch and enjoyed the May weather.  It seemed like we were 1000 miles from civilization but of course we weren't.

I am really blessed to have the two wonderful kids that God blessed me with.  I never thought with my fertility issues that I would be a mother and to have 2 kids is something I thank God for every day.  Last Mother's Day, we had made the decision to stop further treatments for our try at a second baby. Little did I know little Madison was growing and waiting for Mommy to figure out she was patiently waiting to make her debut.  I am also proud of all the mothers I am lucky to call friends and all the friends I know that became mothers for the first time this year.  I am glad we get one day a year to stop and reflect on just what a special gift we have been given.  Of course most of the time we are running non stop and it's hard to stop and enjoy the small things.

For those of you that aren't on facebook (the one thing I have time for since I have the ability to update it instantly on my phone), Toby Vaughn has been evicted and is now living with Grandma Bev.  He has acted so strange since I became pregnant with Madison.  He even attacked my leg out of the blue one morning.  Well I noticed recently he was getting a little too close to Madison for my comfort and there was a couple times when she let out a cry and I would run to check on her and Toby was scurrying away.  Well we came home on a Saturday afternoon and Toby took it upon himself to pee all over Madison's new Bumbo and Poop in front of her closet.  That was the last straw for me. He needs attention and my priorities have shifted to my babies.  He seems to be doing well at his new home and is getting undivided attention.  I'm thankful that my mom took him and he is still in the family.  However, I have to admit I was so upset with him I probably could have kicked him out the door and let him go on his way but I know I would have regretted that.  I felt like a mama bear trying to protect her cubs.

We had Jacob's eye appointment today.  His vision has improved which is great. He's about got 20 vision in his left eye and just a little behind 20 on his right eye. If the doctor had to guess she would have said 20/30 or 20/40 but his crossing has not corrected completely.  We have been dilating his eyes every Tuesday and Friday for the last two months but now she has asked us to stop it and follow up with her in a few weeks to check on how his eyes are without the dilation. It looks as though he will have to have surgery by the end of the summer so I am asking everyone to pray for him.  I can't stand the thought of Jacob having surgery but if it means he can see and won't have issues as an adult I'm all for it.  I just have to prepare my heart and mind to toughin' up before the big day.

Other than that Jacob is doing great.  He is fully potty trained and is having a blast at school.  Madison is doing wonderfully.  She rolled over for the first time last night and is slowly becoming a busy bee. She loves floor time at night with Daddy.  We are preparing for a big weekend next week.  She is getting baptized on May 30 and I'm a proud mama.  I have her baptismal gown at the cleaners and can't wait to see my precious girl in her lovely gown and having her baptized.  If you would like to come, please email me and I will send you an evite with the details.  It's a very special day for us and we welcome the support of our family and friends.

Well I better go...I forgot to mention I've been sick since Saturday.  I've taken on a new assignment at work. I'm working with the same people but different job types report to me now so I'm getting used to the new terminologies and my new team members.  It's exciting but kind of weird as I don't have any "TSRs" reporting to me for the first time since I became a Supervisor which my anniversary passed on Mother's Day. I have been a Supervisor for 6 years on May 10. 

I'm going to post a picture I made from Mother's Day with this new software I am trying out.  Shannon at work acted like I was crazy for not using it and I think he is right because I love it. I'm just not as good at it as I'd like to be yet.

Have a great Memorial Weekend Everyone!