The Spirit of the Season

This evening was the Relief Society Christmas party and I was so grateful to be able to not only be there but to really focus on the message of Christ. I had the chance to think about all that I have been blessed with in this last year. My wonderful husband and my very cute daughter, along with the opportunity to go back to school and work with the primary at church. I know that all of this is small potatoes to most but for me it is wonderful.

I also began to think about my life. I can not believe that as of this coming Saturday I will have been on the earth for 29 years. I know my parents can't believe it either. The problem for me is I don't feel any older than maybe 25. I am more tired but I chalk that up to Mackenzie keeping me on my toes. In 29 years I have experienced and learned so much. I have make plenty of mistakes but have also learned from them. I hope that the next 29 years are full of just as many memories and growing experiences.

The final thought for this post is that family truly is everything. As I watch Mackenzie grow and begin to talk and express her opinion I am so thankful to be a mom. It is not always easy, the worst time for me is bed time and her crying. But I know that even times get tough and my heart breaks and aches to make all of the pain and sorrow go away that with the Lord I can endure and accomplish so many more things than I can ever image. I have always known this but it has not really sunk in until I became a mother.
I know, I know I am a very slow learning. I hope you all are doing well and enjoying the holiday season.

Not a baby anymore

Yesterday Mackenzie officially turned a year old. She made it clear that she is not a baby any more. She drink from her sippy cup, had really cow's milk, by herself. She feed herself breakfast, which included a cereal bar, yogurt melts and maple cinnamon puffs. She decided to teach Nana Syndy how to use daddy's play station and to help mommy clean the living room. She then helped daddy put up her nativity set, she moved the pieces where she thought they should be (baby Jesus is still MIA). She then enjoyed a wonderful show put on by Charlie and then the wonderful finale, she got to eat birthday cake! Yes real cake with lots and lots of frosting. The sad part is that I am now Mom and Eric is Dad. It is crystal clear. We only are mommy and daddy at bed time. I promise to post pictures of Halloween and Birthday by tomorrow. Eric has hidden the camera. I think he wants to be here when I post them. I hope everyone is having a wonderful Autumn. I know we are. We are so thankful for our little Mackenzie Maya. Who is now a big girl!