Last Days & Sad Week

This has been a very sad week. On Wednesday night, Steven Curtis Chapman's youngest daughter was killed. Her older brother ran over her in the driveway. This precious little girl just turned 5 years old and is from China. She was the youngest of their three daughters adopted from China and was so adorable. She reminded me so much of Molly. How does a family recover from such a tragedy. Not only is everyone in mourning from Maria passing away but the older brother who ran over her must be suffering so much. My heart breaks for this family and I don't even know them. I wish them the best and hope they are able to heal over time.

On another note, I have witnessed such love and admiration for Evelyn Abrams. She is in the final stages of her life and her family loves her so much. Eve, Holly, April and Dan are keeping vigil at her bedside and it is so touching. No one has left her bed in days and the commitment and love they have shown for her is inspiring and so touching. Evelyn, you will be missed by so many but the memories of your life and the people you have touched and love will go on forever.

"Big Day"

Well the time has finally come and Molly is sleeping in her own bed. It started about two weeks ago when she wanted an over abundance of stuffed animals sleeping with her in the big bed. Mommy put her foot down and said "No, she could only have 3 buddies but if she wanted more, she could sleep in her bed and have all she wanted". She took the challenge and outside of just a few nights, she has been in her own bed.

Last weekend we bought every little girl's dream bed - a Cinderella carriage. It was delivered on Monday and is in the corner of our room. Paul was the normal dream daddy and hung up a princess veil above the bed so it flowed around each side of the bed. When Molly and I got home, she walked in and said "this is a dream come true". She absolutely loves her fairytale bed while Daddy and I are ever so longing for the few nights when she says "can I sleep in the big bed". Of course both of us say, sure!!!!!! We miss having her close to us and look over at her in the carriage bed and realize she is growing up - yugh!!!! The times are going to pass so quickly and just like Dr. B said, she would move out of the bed when she was ready. We are so proud of you BoBo.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!!

Today is Mother's Day and I am the luckiest mother in the world. Some days it is so hard to believe that I get to be the mother of this precious precious little girl. I feel so lucky to wake up every single day and be her mother. It is hard to believe that Molly would be so in love with her mommy today after all of the attachment issues we had the first few years. She has come full circle and is crazy about her mommy. The last few days, she has been so loving and sweet to me. In fact, she told her daddy that she liked me better today but on father's day she would like him better. We just smiled at each other and thought "boy we have come a long way since 2003". Molly is delightful and such a sweet girl.

What a wonderful day today to get to spend it with Molly and Paul the two loves of my life. You guys make me so happy.