2 year Check UP

Ran and I took the girls for their 2 year check up(yes, we are off about 6 mos) today. Emma was so pittiful, she cried and cried everytime anyone even acted like they were going to touch her. She would say, "Mommy, you do it!" It was so hard for me not to jerk her up and run out of there. It was definitely one of those hard mommy momments. Times when you have to do what you know is best for them, even though it is hurting you as much emotionally as it is hurting them physically. (And God says..."I know exactly how you feel") Abigail was her typical self these days...the big girl, fearless(or at least acting like it) Watching her sit there like a big girl brought tears to my eyes. I cannot believe that she is this big. It seems like yesterday I was having to protect her and handle her with such care b/c she was so small. My how times have changed. They both received an outstanding review. Dr. Hamilton said they were right on track for their age...a little skinny(SURPRISE) but nothing to be concerned about.--Emma was a whopping 26 1/2 pounds and Abigail was 25 1/2, I know it feels like a bigger difference than that. They both did exceptionally well with the shot. I explained to them before hand what was going to happen, and how it would feel like the ants that bite them at Mimi's house. It must have helped b/c neither of them really cried. They even hugged Ms. Casey before we left. They both got suckers for being brave, and Abigail got a slushie for not crying at all. I hope that will encourage Emma to do better next time. I am just so thankful that they have been healthy and are growing and developing on schedule. I really don't think we THINK about what a gift that really is, we just expect it. Days like today make me want to grab hold of them and never let go, and it REALLY makes me not want to go to work tomorrow--but I b/c I do, I praise God that I am only 3 miles down the road.

Still counting down the days to our beach trip, we ALL desperately need some time off!

Thank you Lord for my family! Help me to be a positive example for them. Touch each mother reading this and bless her and her children. Give them peace when everything feels chaotic, give them strength when they feel like they can't do anymore, and rest when they grow weary.