Tuesday, July 6, 2010

It gets better

I think I mentioned that I had a hard time not wishing away the first few weeks. It was hard. I was tired and in pain, and I didn't really know my daughter yet. We were so busy learning about each other and in the middle of that, dealing with family, breastfeeding, and life. I didn't want to complain because I still knew in the middle of everything what a gift Macie was. And I knew it would get better.

And by golly it has. Tomorrow Macie will be 2 months old! Two months! She smiles now! She's starting to be much more alert, holding her head up like a champ. We went away for the fourth of july weekend, and just had a blast. She went to the beach (but the water was way too cold for any actual dipping, but enjoyed 5 different 4th of July outfits, and one adorable bathing suite/cover up.

I am starting to enjoy motherhood so much more than I ever thought possible. I find that I have a hard time not worrying, but I think that's why the Bible is so specific about not wasting life by worrying - it doesn't add a single day or minute to my life. So that's what I'm working on. But I absolutely love her. I would change a thing. Here are a few pictoral highlights...


Also, I tried making Ina Garten's flag cake this fourth of July. It turned out great, but wow - there is a lot of butter in there! I ended up using two regular cake mixes and then her frosting recipe. It was out of control delicious!


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I enjoyed this post a lot because I am due in December, so I will try to remember this post when things are crazy for the first couple of weeks after birth!

Also, I worry a lot, so I appreciate what you said about God telling us that worrying doesnt add ANYthing to our lives.. I needed to be reminded of that today! =)

Your little girl is absolutely gorgeous in those 4th of July outfits. What a doll! =D

God bless XOXO

Mel said...

Macie is so beautiful! :) I couldn't be any happier for you Court. *hugs*