Footsteps

The day we had "all that snow" I was able to be home a little longer than normal and I got to help get Abigail ready for Nanna's house. I woke her up and told her I had a surprise for her. We walked over to the window and opened the blinds. The look on her face when she saw all the snow. She was sooo excited! So of course, we got out the snowsuit. We were all ready to go and she looked up at me and said "Mommy, can I walk in your footsteps?" She was talking about in the snow b/c she thought it was too deep for her. With tears in my eyes I said, "Of course you can"

When I was looking for a picture to post with this particular blog, I came across a video of her playing in her Johnny Jump-Up. Not even old enough to talk and now, here she is, 3 years old and not only talking and walking but teaching me life lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I think about the times when I feel like the snow is so deep and I just look to God and say those same words... Can I walk in your footsteps b/c I'm afraid it's just too deep. Being a mom is one of those times. When she tests me and I'm ready to explode. When I feel overwhelmed with everything I have to do, with her at my side and a husband at work all night. Even the wonderful, amazing stuff when I feel like my heart is just going to explode. Then I think about her growing up one day and then she's gone. Did I do a good job raising her? Is she safe where she is right now? What kind of influences are in her life? Again, I will have to look to God and say, It's a little deep right now... would you mind if I once again walk in your footsteps.

I feel so blessed to learn all the lessons that I have already and I welcome the ones to come. So, anytime my daughter says, "Mommy, can I walk in your footsteps?" I will look at her say, "of course, sweetheart, anytime you need to" and then say a silent prayer that God will layout his footsteps for me to follow so I can lead my daughter.

First NFL Game

This past weekend, Dale and I had a chance to get away for the weekend. He had gotten tickets from his Brother, Tim, to go see the Colts play. It was perfect for us b/c he got to see an NFL game and I got to be in the city. We had a blast! We stayed at a Bed & Breakfast that was fabulous. It was cozy and sweet and the breakfast was sooo good. We were able to go to the Slippery Noodle on Saturday night. The SN is a blues club that apparently is the hot spot of Indy. The music was amazing. I could have listened to that musician sing and play all night. Dale and I found a spot in the back corner where we sat and talked and listened to music. It was so nice to connect with him. Just to be able to talk and look at him with no interuptions. Sunday morning, we headed out to meet some friends of ours who were going to the game with us. The game was sooo cool! It was the first NFL game for all of us so we were pretty excited. We are also very excited about the fact that the stadium is indoor! :) The row behind us was the very last row. There was no more going up. It was kinda scary going up that far but totally worth it. It was so much fun to see the players interact with each other and the crowd before the game. There was even a proposal on the field. Awww, how sweet... Anyway, we totally kicked the Bengals butt all the way home. It was sad actually.

We had such a great time and I think we are going to make it a tradition every year to go back. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect weekend. Oh yeah, I lost my phone Saturday night at the mall. I was pretty upset about it and when we were leaving to head out of the city, Dale got a phone call saying they found my phone. Someone turned it in. How lucky did I get with that! I almost cried I was so excited.

I can't wait to do it all again. It was perfect and I know Dale and I both were way overdue for a break. It's amazing what a little bit of alone time can do for a relationship.