Nanny came in to visit Gabby last week off before she starts her new job. Nanny stayed at our house for the entire week and Michael was out of town so it worked out perfectly! Nanny was kind enough to watch Gabby and spoil her rotten! Gabby was so sweet kissing her Nanny and playing with all of the visitors throughout the week. It had been about 3 weeks since Lacey last saw Gabby and she changed dramatically in those weeks. She now speaks in a few two word utterances and has made significant improvements in her ability to get her desires met. We even went out to eat at a restaurant and she behaved well, which is a milestone I relish. For a week without Daddy there were no incidents. Gabby was an angel and I thank Nanny for the distraction and fun she provided for Gabby and me. We love you Lacey!
Everyone knows that being a parent is full of sacrifices and some are more difficult than others. So far being a Mom I have "sacrificed" my skin thanks to stretch marks, my youthfulness, thanks to the worries that cause the new wrinkles I notice weekly, my pretty legs thanks to the varicose veins I received during pregnancy that never went away, the comfort of sitting thanks to the back pain I have had ever since pregnancy, a good night’s sleep, and the list goes on... However, none of these things truly feel like a sacrifice (although I do miss sleep and my non-damaged body) they are just part of being a mommy and I wouldn't trade parenthood for anything! Today, however, a very difficult sacrifice was made, although I know it was the only choice. Ranger, the dog Michael and I had for 7 ½ years, was given to a new home today. He bit Gabby on her head when she was about 9 months old and then about a week ago he nipped at her and unfortunately that was the last straw. M
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