Normally, I would say the girls and I are not that busy. I hear a lot of other moms complain about everything they have to do and how they have no time to do it, and I am so thankful that I really don’t fit into this category. Lately though, it seems like it has been a different story. There are a ton of groceries to buy, things to clean (and I’ll be honest, that part did not get done yet), seasonal clothes to switch out, dance classes to attend, bills to pay and countless other things on our “to do” list.

The best thing I am learning from all of this is that a “to do” list means nothing when you have a precious new niece. I feel bad for our girls that they have not yet met their new cousin, but I just cannot wait until we can cuddle and snuggle her. I have been enjoying extra time spent with Emily and I am feeling that relationships are just a little bit more important than the dusting this week.

Olivia also makes me focus more on living in the moment with my own children. While our girls were never as small as Olivia (she is up to 4# 3.2 oz!!!!) I am realizing how the past three and a half years have flown by and how every day of those years, I have questioned my abilities to do what I am doing. I have come to the realization that if I have faith in myself the same way that God has faith in me to be the mother of my two daughters, I will probably do just fine.

I haven’t asked Emily and Glenn to post pictures of their little cutie, but when I remember to and if I get the go ahead, I will post some. She is just so sweet…kind of like my girls.