Did Do List

I can't remember where I saw it but the other day I read a suggestion for new moms to make a "Did Do List" instead of a "To Do List". It is encouraging when you feel like you haven't done anything all day. Here is my list for today so far:

• Woke up at 8:30 and got Dorothy and I fed, cleaned up and dressed to meet Mike at church by 9:30 (OK we were a little late).
• Listened to Daniel's sermon, which inspired me to memorize John 17:24 and Hebrews 7:25
  
• Ate Kentucky Fried Chicken for the first time in about 5 years
• Remembered why I only eat Kentucky Fried Chicken every 5 years
  
• Changed 10 diapers
• Fed Dorothy 7 times
• Held and loved on Dorothy
  
• Made sweet tea
  
• Watched some Sunday Night Football and ate sushi with Mike
• Did the dishes and cleaned the kitchen!!!
• Updated my blog.

John 17:24 (New Living Translation)

Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began!

Hebrews 7:25 (New Living Translation)

Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.

Grandma and Nana

I was going through the photos of Dorothy and all that has happened since she arrived. I stumbled on this one. It is her two grandmothers, Nana Cosper and Grandma Huff. Mike took this picture as they stood right outside of the surgery wing, which they were NOT supposed to be doing, but they are grandmas, what can you do?

If you know me well you know I had the joy of spending time with my two grandmas growing up and I have been praying Dorothy will be able to have as many memories with her grandmothers as I did with mine. May they teach her many things like I learned: cross stitch, sewing, baking, canning, reading, faith in God, love for family...
She is blessed to have them.

Two weeks in...

Dorothy is two weeks old today! We are figuring things out daily, but Mike and I kind of can't remember life without her. We are falling into a little bit of routine and count ourselves blessed when it goes as planned and muddle through when it doesn't. Mike has surpassed all that I could have imagined him being as a dad, he is so caring, thoughtful and has blown me away. Our parents have blessed us over and over with love, support, and endless gifts. Thanks to the family and friends that have welcomed Dorothy. I'll post more soon on my tales of motherhood as well as more pictures.

Dorothy Jean Cosper