Waffles

Katie's favorite breakfast item are bananas. Waffles are a close second. Our new combination includes waffles with peanut butter and sliced bananas.

Here is our breakfast routine:
Katie asks for a banana. We get the banana & sit in her high chair. While she eats some of the banana, I get the waffles out of the freezer. Katie usually asks for them by name now. That's right, she can even say "waffle" now. Once the waffles are done, peanut butter and banana slices are added. The waffle is sliced and Katie enjoys.

Katie has her own ritual when it comes to eating this delightful meal. First all banana pieces must be eaten, then all waffle pockets must be emptied of peanut butter. Lastly, the waffle is eaten. Since not everyone gets to enjoy watching this as I do, I thought it would be nice to share a visual.

Not about self

My life right now is totally not about me. Being a mom means self-sacrifice. My thoughts revolve around Katie. Her needs, her pleasure, her safety...and on and on. I love my life. I love being a mom and caring for my little girl! My post was even just interrupted by my little cutie. (She was done with her bath & needed mommy time before breakfast. Btw, we are on vacation. The pictures below are just a small taste of the amazingness. )

Back to my thoughts...My devotional this morning was about how Christ was not concerned about raising himself up. His focus was on his Father's work. He came to give eternal life n Heaven to all who believe in Him. It caused Him pain, yet he selflessly went to the cross.

Then I read the following verses:
"So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity."
Colossians 3:12-14 NASB

I want my life to reflect God's love to those around me. My hope is that Katie will see how I am with others and that she would how learn to be compassionate, kind & gentle; thinking of others before herself. So many people are so selfish & raised to be that way or don't even realize that how they are acting is very selfish. Christ is the best examples of being selfless. I'm hoping to reflect Him as I take care of Katie.

I cried today

Why? Because my baby walked today.  She's taken a step here or there, but nothing with confidence.  This morning she took about 5 steps to her dad.

That must mean she isn't a baby anymore, right?  That's what I was thinking and then the water works started.  I was laughing because I'm so happy for Katie.  She now knows that she can walk without help.  I'm happy that she's progressing as she should.  Yet I cried.  I'm sad that my girl is no longer a baby.  She's growing so fast!!!

Posted a video on Facebook.  If you can't see it, let me know and I'll make sure you get to see it :) It isn't from the very first time, but hey it's the same day anyway!  I was too busy enjoying my girl walking the first time to actually catch it on film.  That's what it's all about anyway, right?