Monday, April 27, 2009

Where has the time gone?

Seriously, it has been way too long since I have updated this thing. Is anyone still reading this? (Cue the crickets...)

Well, in the event that someone hasn't totally given up hope, here's a mini post with some photos of my girls.

Miss Kendall. 18 months.
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What? How did this happen? And how did I manage to treat her like the second child. Less photos, no letters, no blog posts. All the things I promised I'd never do to her. But moving, a lost job, a new job(s), a few weddings and showers, and moving again...well, it all just made life a little crazy. Yet, my sweet Kendall helped make it all a little easier with her adorable grin and those loves that keep coming. I might be able to do without the Evel Knievel climbing/launching and high-pitched screech that still has not gone away -- and perhaps a few more hours of sleep -- but this little peanut brings so much joy to my heart that I could never have made it through this past year and half without her in my life.


Emma. 3 1/2 and well on her way to 4.

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My word, this girl might as well be 15. She looks so old to me now. Where are my baby cheeks? They have been replaced with this grown-up face that is revealing a very beautiful young lady. As of Saturday, she can write her own name and naps are becoming a little less necessary (*Sigh). Before my eyes, my baby is becoming a little girl. Her maturity is crazy, right down to the attitude. Yes, she is a handful, this one. The tone of voice is way too preteen for my liking, and the "I can do it"s require more patience than I have most days. Still, she is becoming my buddy again. Someone I can have conversations with that often bring more clarity than she realizes. I am so proud of her, and I am trying to savor this time as it is all going way too fast.

My girls. Holding onto these days as tight as I can.


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4 comments:

Jennifer said...

I can't believe how big they are getting! They looks adorable in their dresses! Hope to see pictures of the new house!

Anonymous said...

Yes, We are still looking for updates. So glad you still do this. It makes me feel connected to your perfect family. Love you lots!!
Aunt Lorrie

Sugarplum Creations Blog said...

I've followed along for awhile now, and it seems like just yesterday Kendall was born. 18 months??? Where does the time go?!

Anonymous said...

I just now realized that you commented on my easter cakes!! Yes I have been reading your blog ever since I was pregnant with my
2nd daughter. Not sure how I found you, but we but were due about the same time, and it seemed everything you were going through at the time I was to! Hope that is not to weird!! It is kinda fun for me to see how other people are doing this whole parenting thing!
I live in Missouri, and stay at home with both my girls. Thanks so much for the comment, and hope we can be blogging buddies!