Today was Delaney's first day at church. Church starts at 11, which had always seemed late to us before we had a baby. But now, it is just perfect. Eric and I got ready, and then put on two outfits on Laney before deciding on a blue smocked dress with sailboats on it. My mom purchased it on the mymessymonkeys.com website. I recommend this website to any mommy looking for really cute clothes for affordable prices. Love it!
When we arrived at the church, Eric and I took turns taking pictures holding Laneyloo. All the folks stopped to look at the "youngun", and then went on and on about their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It was rainy today, so we hurried in without taking a family shot! :(
The older lady in the church nursery loved her. As soon as we walked in she reached out her arms for our girl. There is only one other baby in the nursery, so I think she was thrilled to actually be rocking in her chair for a reason. :)
I have to admit I was not focused during the sermon. It was very hard to concentrate on his words becauseI kept thinking about what was going on in the nursery. Eric and I whispered about what she could possibly be doing in there and if she was okay (although the old woman probably never put her down from her arms).
After church, we drove to Pell City with the mom-in-laws. I wanted them to meet the lady who will be caring for Delaney when I go back to work. Eric hadn't met her, and I was eager for him to fall in love with her as I did. It would also put me at ease if everyone was happy with the decision I had made. Of course they were happy! She is the sweetest woman who has a heart of gold. I am lucky to have found such a caring and compassionate lady to love Delaney while I am away. We left with smiles on our faces. :)
FYI-Delaney is now 1 day short of two months old!! I can't believe it! It seems like yesterday that I was wearing the oh-so-lovely maternity clothes (windsuit pants? what was I thinking?)while waddling down the school halls. I never imagined such a beautiful baby inside me. She is everything I imagined she would be and more. She goes to the doctor this week, too. I will post updates when I get a chance.