Ally and I traveled to Living Springs today for a little fun in the sun with Pawpaw. Our time in the pool was fairly short lived, but so many things happened before and after we hardly missed splashing around. First, it makes me sad to even say it, but my baby is really becoming a toddler. Ally rode in the "Bob" (our big stroller) without her car seat -- a first. A control issue for me, clearly, but one that I wasn't sure she'd adjust to happily. Boy was I wrong. With room to stretch and lounge in a more comfy manner, Ally no doubt was more ready to ditch the "mama-facing-car seat-ride" than I could have imagined.
And second, as if that wasn't enough! Pawpaw let "The Baby" play on the concrete at the pool. With only one slightly scraped knee, it's clear that Ally quite liked the freedom of exploring (in her ever so limited surroundings!). I on the other hand, once again found myself hurting a little inside with the realization that she's turning into such a big girl - SO FAST! Some days I hardly notice, but today, with so many "firsts" I'm wanting nothing more than to just snuggle her so she'll stay my baby.
Ah, the roller coaster of motherhood -- stay tuned, tomorrow I could be a raving lunatic about anything and everything. But today, I'm grateful that God continually blesses me with an enormous love I have absolutely no control over!
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