Throwin' a FIT!

Well, I think we had our first official "screamin, cryin', mommy and daddy won't let me buy a toy" fit today. I have been thinking that I wanted to get Lila a baby doll carrier for her baby when BBH is born. That way she can carry her baby while I am carrying him. I wanted to see if she would actually be interested in it first. We were at the dreaded Wal-mart so I thought I would swing by and see if they had one. They did, but not the exact one I want to get. (It is at ToysRUS.) We got it off the shelf and put a baby doll in it. Boy did she take off. She LOVED that thing! She loved it so much that she did not want to give it up. I almost gave in and just bought that one for her, but I didn't. I couldn't believe the fit she threw when we took it away. I was quite embarrassed that it was my sweet and wonderful child throwing a tantrum in WAL-MART of all places. She is usually easily distracted, but not today. When we finally reached the front of the store and decided to put her down, she took off going back towards the back of the store where the toys are.
I guess there is a first time for everything.
On a better note, I will tell you about some sweet things my little one has been doing this past week. She now points to eyes, ears, nose, mouth, head, toes, belly button, and hands. She also has started saying PACI very clearly as well as WAWA for water. Her animal noises are BAA, Neigh, Meow, HOP, and she sticks out her tongue and pants for a dog...too funny! She is still completely obsessed with ALL shoes, especially Michael's flip flops, which she can find anywhere. If you have on a pair of shoes she doesn't like she bangs on your feet and says no until you take them off and put on the pair she wants you to. She is also becoming a big helper with going and getting her diaper (plus 10.) She also likes to take her dirty diaper and put it in the diaper champ. She still can't figure out where it actually goes to because she gets on the ground and tries to look under the can for it and says "Where's it?" She is so much fun, AND challenging. I just hope she always knows how much I love her, even with the new baby coming.

There shall be Showers of Blessings

Showers of Blessings.. Showers of Blessings we need. Anyone remember this old hymn?
Well, it comes to mind when I think of the past week. We have been showered and blessed and loved on beyond belief.
I have the best friends a gal could ask for! I will start with last Sunday. I have to give a big shout out to by bestest AP and EC!! Several weeks ago, my dear friend called and said she wanted to plan a late summer cookout and knew our September was filling up quickly and wanted to know a date that would work for us. This is nothing unusual as we do this sort of thing often. I had an open house for one of my listings in Nashville and thought I would just drive down afterwards. I am notorious for being late, which I hate by the way. I do really try to be on time, but I always think I can do, "just one more thing." Anyway, I show up early thinking I can help her get ready for everyone coming over. Little did I know, it was a SURPRISE shower for me! I was early, but I loved it because I got to see everyone as they came in. It worked out well because I would have figured it out if I pulled up and saw every one's car there. In rolled friends that I have been a "slacker friend" to or haven't talked to in forever, but they still came! I feel so undeserving and even a little embarrassed and guilty since this is #2, but I was SO thankful and just happy to see everyone. I was still in shock that I am sure I was a basket case talking to everyone. So, if any of you read this..THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU is all I can say. You are the best.



***PLEASE NOTE***
That big cheesy grin on my face is NOT because I am excited about BBH having a UT jersey. It is because I love my husband and I am happy for him that his son gets to sport it. This came from the same couple who bought Lila her ALABAMA outfit last year!

Mason and Lila were pooped! How cute is this picture though?!?!



THEN...I had dinner with my girls on Monday night and what do you know? They show up with gifts for BBH (Baby Boy Harrell) too! They finally had to kick us out of the restaurant because we wouldn't quit gabbing and it was time for them to lock up. We somehow manage to carry on about 6 different conversations and never miss a beat! Unfortunately, we didn't take one picture. What were we thinking?!?!

Michael and I are so blessed to be part of a wonderful Sunday School class. Our class joined with another class on the day we had Lila last year. At that point we hadn't met everyone in the class yet and they still brought us dinner and loved on us so graciously. They also do showers for all babies of the family, not just the first, so we had a shower with them last night. It was super fun and I even won the "spell baby words out of alphabet cereal game!" This little boy already has more than he will ever need. And here I was worried he would be coming home in pink! I am just so appreciative of all the generosity and love that people have shown us. I have realized that with this baby, all of the "stuff" really just doesn't matter. I just want him here and for him to be very very healthy. God is good!


On another note: I was told several times today that I looked as though I was about to POP and that my belly didn't even look real. At least I was only asked once if I was having twins! :) Although I would love for him to wait another two weeks (at least one more), I just have to remember it is all in God's timing. Dear Lord, please let him at least wait until I get my hair done on Wednesday. I could really use a pedicure too!! Oh yeah...all in his timing, not mine.