Stella

Each day when I come home from work, I am greeted by my little Gracie running up and hugging me (or yelling at me...). It is one of the best feelings in the world to come home to your children, and have them be happy to see you and show that they missed you. But little Stella is unable to run up just yet. However, when I get home I try to spend a little time with just her. Which can be a challenge because Gracie tends to take up all of the space, time, energy in the room. But with my husband's wonderful assistance with Gracie, I can usually steal a moment away to be with just my darling Stella. She has become such an important member of our family. Just the other night Keton and I were discussing how strange it is that it feels as though Stella has always been a member of our family. What would we do without her? And she has only been here, in the flesh, for two months. But as you moms know, once that little one is here, it is as if they have always been. If I had one word to describe my little Stella it would be "sweet". She is so easy going, and gentle in manner. Just the most polite little lady if there ever was one. All fussing has a true reason, unlike our other little firecracker! During our "moment" yesterday, Stella and I just stared at one another and talked about our days. I used full sentences while she used the adorable little "cooing" sounds she has discovered. She was all smiles and giggles too. Even this early on, she is interacting so well and just loves to smile and flirt with us. She is so aware, and in-tune to her surroundings. We had such a special moment yesterday; I truly think I fell more in love with her in just the few minutes we spent together! She is just such a tremendous blessing. My heart aches as I write this because I cannot just run over to her and give her a kiss and a snuggle! The Lord has blessed us again! We just LOVE our little Stella...