MamaHood

  It seems like yesterday we were expecting our first baby girl.  We were excited, nervous, and unaware of the emotional journey parenthood was about to bestow upon us.  I still clearly remember going in for our first prenatal appointment and seeing her little heart flickering on the screen.  It was magical.  She was a gift to us from God and we would name her Jade Olivia.

This is me, at about 30 weeks, carrying our precious cargo!

On August 11, 2009, Miss Jade O. made her grand entrance.  She was a whopping 8lbs 15.5oz of squeezable baby girl.  We were in AWE.

 

 

Jas and I would sit and stare at her for hours.  Memorizing her features, running our fingers through her mounds of gorgeous, dark hair.  Kissing her nose and snuggling her every chance we could get.  Ahhhh, baby bliss :)

 

 

 

Tomorrow my little booger starts pre-k.  Pre-k!?  Wasn't I just rocking her to sleep a few months ago?  Sigh.  Time goes by so quickly.  This little girl is beautiful, smart, kind, and loving.  She is everything I ever dreamed of in a daughter and then some.  And the best part?  I was blessed with TWO daughters like this.  My angels straight from heaven. 

 

I know, I know, stop with the mushy mushy already!  I just love these girls so much and as hard as parenthood is (believe me, it is not all rainbows and butterflies), I would not trade a single day for the alternative.  So, here she is.... my pre-k baby... SO ready to start school.  SO eager to learn.  SO excited to make new friends.  And SO determined to please her teachers.  Keep up your determination and will to do your best and you will go far, baby girl.  Mommy and Daddy are and always will be your greatest fans!