Mia's First Trip

Mia went on her first trip! Heather and I bravely (or stupidly) got on an airplane with our little ones to Arkansas. We all did pretty good on the flights. Alison and Mia slept a lot of the way. Mia got to meet my Aunt Nita, Uncle David and cousin Kristi. Gran and Syble were so glad to have us all in their home. We wished we could have spent more time together. But Gran got to see all of his girls and he was very proud of us all. Mia and I sat with Gran one morning and listened to the original windchimes out in the carport. Mom (my grandmother, who passed in 1999) and Gran always had windchimes in their carport and Heather and I would sit outside on the swing and listen as the wind blew. The sound reminds me of their house and all the time we spent with them. I think about my grandmother every time I hear windchimes. It was a sweet time with them. I am glad we went. Toby missed his girls, though and we were glad to be home.
Mia is now recovered from the virus we had and is a healthy 10 lbs! Finally, we reached double digits! She did well today as she got her first set of shots. She happily cooed at me all the way home. So I am thankful for that.
I am preparing to return to work next week. And Toby is getting ready to be with Mia when I go to work. School is out, and he is on the way to being Mr. Mom. He'll do great. I know I will be anxious to get home after work to see my baby after a long day. I'm not looking forward to work at all, but I am thankful for the time I've had with her. I feel very bonded with her, especially over our sickness and our trip to Arkansas. She's the best thing that's ever happened to me. And her coos and ahhh's, sweet smiles and little laugh send me over the moon. I couldn't ask for more...