Summertime

This time of year is kind of hard for me. When Eli was a baby I was in college for 2 more years and I chose not to take classes in the summer. I spent the summers with Eli doing whatever we wanted all day long. We used to go to the park, zoo, swimming...I mean anywhere. So, now I work and I am in the real world so right now it is hard for me to like work or even to want to go in. I want that time back in the summer to just do whatever...now with Hayden too. I think all the time damn the park, zoo..whatever would not be as full as it is now if this were a week day. Oh well such as life and being a f********* grown up.

Baptism

Last Sunday, Hayden Grace Stafford became a child of God. She wore my baptismal gown and bonnet that my Grandmother bought me. And as a coincidence, she was also baptized on May 16th which is that Grandmother's Birthday. I didn't think about how much it touched me or how important that moment in her and my life was but wow, the church gave us a video of pics and I teared up a little. My baby girl getting water poured on her and becoming one of God's children. It really got to me. Which.....brings me to yet another subject or well kind of disagreement with my husband and me. He grew up believing that your baptism was when you were becoming a child of God and it should be done at an age when you understand and can agree with what you are doing. You are surrendering yourself over to the Lord and becoming one of his children. I grew up where you are baptized as a baby and your parents and other adults present were promising to bring you up into the way a God. In confirmation in 8th grade you were saying yes I want to be saved and become a child of God or becoming responsible for your own beliefs in God so to speak. Neither of us are wrong though....the Bible says, "Everyone go and be baptized." He was not saying only those who understand it or only those capable of making the decision on their own...everyone, meaning babies, youth, teen, tween, adults, sinners, and saints. Either way I believe baptism is one of those extremely significant parts of your life and it should be celebrated every year just like your birthday, Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving. I am truly blessed in my life and have accepted Jesus as my Savior and it did not matter when I became a child of God. It happened and I am here.

5 month check up

Well firecracker went to the Dr. yesterday and WOW! She is now 16lbs, which is 5lbs in 2 months. The Dr. said it was because she has been getting rice cereal in every bottle and it will probably be slower this next time. I was glad she was ok and totally normal for her age...even if it seems like she is a chunka chunka. She is also 26 3/4 inches long....almost 27. She seems longer but I would have never guessed she was 16lbs. We have been given the green light for fruits and veggies, but the Dr. never told me which to start with so I will have to decide that soon. I am kind of excited about other foods and well a little terrified because she may or may not do well. My babies are growing up so fast. Eli will be starting t-ball on June 8th and I could not be happier. I hear from daddy and grandpa Jim that he is good and doesn't even need the t. I can't wait to go to his first game in June. Well signing off for now. Love- Kelly