Monday, April 11, 2011

I'd Walk Right Back Through the Rain

Ok, I didn't take this picture today, but she was wearing the same shirt. Today we went to (drum roll please!) the zoo! I know, no big surprise there. It was a nice day and we spent it with friends.

While we were out and enjoying the animals, Addie was being her usual busy self. I looked at her and realized how fast she is growing up. She likes to count, say book, yell "echo!" in bathrooms, not touch snakes (but I thought it was cool to touch one today), and go down slides (or try to run down them). She is not my tiny baby any more (although she does a cute impression of a baby, and also takes care of her baby dolls). I love watching her grow and learn something new. She is so cute and very social (she held a little boys hand today...they have never met before). She is independent and would tell you about it if you understood her language.

While I was watching her and realizing how fast she is growing up, I was also hit with a wave of gratitude. I am so thankful for my parents, siblings, friends and teachers who have helped get me to where I am. I am grateful for Mike and all he does and WHO he is. I am glad I made the decisions I did (not all of them have been my best...) but they allowed me to grow and be on the path I am now. And those same choices led me to Mike, Adelaide, and this new little girl. If you were to ask me if I would do everything all over, THE SAME, I would answer with a resounding YES.

"And I wouldn't change A THING...that led to you and got me HERE" {Thank you Rascal Flatts for reminding me}

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