Saturday, December 13, 2008

Dad worked for most of the day. Brandon was still at Gma and Gpa's and with C.A.N (Crazy Auntie Nickey, yes, she calls herself that...we didn't pick it- she did). Dad still isn't feeling the best so I ran up to his work and brought him some cold medicine and water. Poor Daddy.

Today was also a big day. It was Uncle Ry-Ry and New Auntie Elena's Wedding Reception. They got married in Mexico on November 17th and had a reception back here at home at Gma and Gpa Herbst's. I played caterer and made sure the food was good, TP was stocked, drinks were cold. It was a long day and my back was in PAIN!!!! Brandon slept through the first hour then CAN went up to get him. She was excited to share the new outfit she bought him....Hat and all! He didn't mind. There were many babies there- I think we counted 7...and all but one were boys. It must have been the year of boys. Brandon was passed around and did really well. Rob visited after work and ate dinner with us. Once everyone left we had dinner and played a game as a family and had a fun time. However, I was in so much pain with my back we had to leave so I can get some medicine. That I did...after a trip to the pharmacy.

MOTHERLY LOVE....

is always commenting on the other beautiful babies at the party but deep down always knowing and believing your baby is the cutest (especially with the cute outfit CAN buys your kid).

MOTHERLY LOVE....

is letting your baby meet and be passed around to strangers so he/she gets used to other people and meets his family and friends.

MOTHERLY LOVE...is missing your little guy when he is just in the next room with his great aunt while you are re-stocking the carrots and dip for the guests.

MOTHERLY LOVE....is letting others buy and dress your baby and seeing the extreme joy and happiness he brings them.

MOTHERLY LOVE...is being okay with the fact that you didn't teach him patty cake because Grandma beat you to it. AND...being proud of your baby when Gma and him show you patty cake for the first time.

MOTHERLY LOVE...is seeing him clap that patty cake for the first time and having a tiny tear in your eye as you are so proud of him but a bit sad that he isn't your little newborn anymore and missing that.