4 Months Old Already. . . .

Where the heck has the time gone? It is so hard to believe that she was just a little peanut in my belly at this time last year! I took Maddie to her 4 month check-up on Wednesday and she was a trooper like usual. I was anxious to have her weighed since it has been 2 months since she has been to the Dr. She is now tipping the scales at 13lbs 8oz and measures 24 1/2in long! My baby girl is growing so much. This check-up also had shots on the agenda that I was not excited about. At her 2 month appt, I made Pat come with me for support! Well, this time I was flying solo. I had to be the one that held her arms down and watched tears well up in her eyes. . . .NOT FUN! But, on the flip side, I was also the one that got to scoop her up in my arms and comfort her when it was all done and over with. Her check-up went great!

With the reality of 4 months hitting, I have taken some time to reflect on how different things are now. I couldn't imagine my life without Maddie in it. . . she has changed my life more than I could have ever imagined . . .for the good of course! Pat and I were always flying by the seat of our pants, and we loved it, but now life has slowed down a bit. We enjoy sitting on a blanket in our backyard watching Maddie try to figure everything out. Trips, festivals, holidays, and seasons are all "firsts" again . . . . .they are firsts for the Froh family of 3. These past 4 months has been filled with a variety of emotions, but most importantly - love. As I sit here and write this post, I am watching Maddie napping in her swing and I cant help but well up with tears and smile looking at her. The love that I feel for this little girl cannot be put into words. She has filled a space in our lives that we didnt know exsisted. Ever since her arrival, a lot of things have become clearer to Pat and I. . . .and we thank God every day that he blessed us with this miracle.