I feel that today warrants a very special post, not just because it is Valentine's Day, but because it is the anniversary of Chase and my first date. Five years ago today, Chase asked me to spend the day with him in Birmingham to watch the Grissom soccer tournament. Some of you may not think of that as a date, but I was extremely excited that he asked me to go as I thought he was beyond beautiful. I also thought it was a pretty bold move because if I had turned out to be really annoying and he didn't like me, he was stuck with me the entire day. But we had a great time talking (yes Chase did talk quite a bit) and having those wonderful butterflies you get when a relationship first starts. In between games, we went out to eat at California Pizza Kitchen and spent time at the galleria. I particularly enjoyed the very last game of the tournament where Chase put his arm around me "because it was cold". Sigh. And that is the beginning of my happily every after. Ever since that day we have been inseparable and very best friends. It also stopped my Valentine's tradition of wearing black, terming it Singles Awareness Day, and spending Valentine's night scarfing down brownie batter with my girl friends.
This is the first summer after we started dating. I couldn't find a picture closer to the actual time so this will have to do. As for Cade, he had his 2 month doctor's appointment on Monday. He now weighs 12 lbs. and is 23 3/4 inches long. He is in the 50th percentile for his weight and 75th percentile for his height. He also got his first shots, which many of you mom's know, is a terrible, terrible experience. He just lay on the bed, looking around and unaware of what was about to happen and then bam- he screams and screams bloody murder. Being his mom, I was in charge of holding his arms down. That is not something I want to be a part of again. I turned my head and closed my eyes and tried my hardest not to cry. I vote that Chase gets to do it next time.
My cute jammies.
This looks like Chase's half smile.
5 comments:
Seriously ADORABLE! You two need to come down here and show him off at Church!
Hey, you! What a sweet post! Cade is adorable! I hope you got to do something together for Valentine's Day! I miss you!
I am so glad things are getting better for you!! Taylor was a HORRIBLE sleeper. She slept a lot during the day, but it was usually like lots of short naps which made it hard for me to get anything done, and of course, I was up every couple of hours at night. I know how hard it was for me to be so sleep deprived. Some days you feel like you are literally going to go insane-- and it sounds like you've had it even worse!! I'm so sorry things have been rough! Please let me know if you need anything, and I would LOVE to get together with you guys as soon as you feel up to it! I ran into Chris yesterday, and he said we all needed to get together, too. Love you!
That last picture of Cade does look just like Chase! and I love the little bathtime picture of him in the last post. Jared always had to hold Taylor's legs, and then two nurses stuck her legs at the same time to get the shots over as quick as possible.
Love that old picture of you and Chase! Too funny!
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