Being the new "me".

In the quiet time in my house, I have time to reflect. I am thinking of all the changes that have occurred in the past 5 years.
1)I used to be so lonely and wait for the day I would meet my "Mr. Right". Then out of the blue I met him. I am truely blessed just by his presence in a room. I feel happy, safe, loved and hopelessly giddy. I pray that this feeling stays forever.
2) I used to go to the bar or out for fun. Now I am content to stay at home and just be. I find that there is more entertainment and fulfillment here.
3) I, for so long, felt that I would forever take care of others children and never be a mother myself. Now I look at my son and thank god everyday that he found me worthy of being a parent.
4) I had several last names in my life. None of which felt like mine. Now I share one with a family. My family. Not that I didn't have a place to belong before but there was an identity crisis for those around me. Now I just simply share a name. It ties me to my husband, son and the family unit that surrounds us.
5) I often wondered what I'd be when I grew up. Yes, I know, those of you who have known me for a long time wondered exactly when this was going to happen. I figured it out. I am going to be me with a little bit of wife and mother mixed in.
These aren't profound statements just a bit of what I am thinking for today. Being thankful for the person that I have become. Anticipating who I will grow into next. Always pondering the meaning of my own life and the person I strive to be. If you are reading this-know that you are part of the reason I am who I have become. You have great influence on my life. Thank you.

Things I hope to never forget

I was rocking Greer to sleep today and thought to myself " One day he will be too big to sit in my lap and rock." That will certainly be a sad day. I treasure the days of rocking. Especially the end of the day. I know, or presume, he has had a good day when he lays his head on my shoulder and coos himself to sleep, and in the midst of his sleep sometimes, I notice that he is smiling. I take this as a good memory on the days events. One day he will no longer be so willing to share his thoughts so openly and I am praying that the small smiles now will carry me back when that time comes.

8 months

I can't believe Greer is 8 months old today. It seems only yesterday we announced we were pregnant. I didn't have the most graceful pregnancy, as most of you know, and then a c-section. Well, now we are on our way to sleeping through the night, crawling or walking and Greer has 8 teeth!!! He wants so badly to eat real food and does every now and again. But we have to watch for allergic reactions. He finds his own humor in life and loves the boys(Julian and Jaxon). He is so very outgoing for a baby. He is also nosey-which I am pretty sure he got from me! He might miss something good. He is good for a cuddle and loves to feel soft materials. I am so amused by him everyday and can't wait to see what lies ahead but now know what parents mean about it all going so very fast. I am watching ,and before my eyes, I no longer have a baby-I have a baby who's turning into a little boy.

Daddy and Greer for the first ride around the cove!!

Easter Egg Dyeing!

Easter 2007

Easter is about family. We went to the lake and celebrated where Gerji(my mom) joined us for the day Saturday,. It seems that our family is in transition as there were no children, who were either old enough or young enough, to hunt the eggs. Although Teresa did say" If you can find someone to hunt-I'll hide 'em." I was tempted to ask once everyone had had enough drink to see who the real kids are in the cove!
I had to take the excitement from being a kid to having a kid. Greer dyed eggs and tasted the vinegar(which didn't seem to phase him) and ended up with pink fingers. He recieved a basket with a golden egg, shirts and some plastic eggs. Mimi gave him a new toy that turns this way and that making a clack sound as it moves. He is very entertained. Uncle Chet gave Greer his first Nascar sippy cups! I am sure that they will hold all sorts of delights in the future! Speaking of first-Greer tried his first bits of sweet tea(and hopefully his last for a while). Thanks Aunt Teresa!!! He also went for his first ride on the 4 wheeler! It was cold and Daddy made one lap around the cove. I am pretty sure he will be like the rest of the Simmons clan grow to love the ride!!
Greer also broke out in hives thanks to his over zealous mother. I fed him strawberries, cantalope, grapes and blueberries. I am pretty sure it was the cantalope. I am on the line of elimination now. He is better now.
We can also report that the amazing flying Greer will not be making anymore appearances at the cove. He has been grounded by the flight crew of Mom & Dad. Yes, we have the done the thing that I have feared for awhile-Greer was left to nap on the bed WITH pillows and fell off. He has a slight little scrape on his nose and is fine!
It was truely a wonderful weekend of friends and family!

Greer-The funniest thing.

Well, we are entering into the phase of parenting where it really gets fun. Last night Greg was playing with Sophie with Greer in his arms. Out of nowhere our son decided this was the funniest thing ever!!! He laughed a big hearty laugh and squeeled with delight every time Greg kicked the toy and Sophie ran after it. It made my heart melt and of course, in true fashion, we have it on video. These are the moments I live for. It is good to be a mom.