Tuesday, July 20, 2010

What a visit!






My Mom and Dad finally made a trip to Saba. We had an incredible time while they were on island. Ben, Sidney, and I finally felt like we were able to see Saba and all it's beauty. They arrived on Friday night and we picked them up from the Airport. I have never seen people and luggage pilled so tight in one car, but we made it home! The first hour or so was spent unpacking prizes. They brought something for everyone. Sidney loved the doll and Abby dishes that Grammie and Nana sent and she is enjoying her costume from her Papaw. Mom and Dad entertained Ben and Sidney's sweet tooth by bringing M&M's, Nerds and Runts! But Best of all was what they brought me!! A cooler full of fresh meat! Shrimp, pork roast, boudin were just a few of the wonderful things inside the bag! They also brought the beloved Community coffee and a percolator. Saturday morning I made breakfast and we had some of the delicious coffee. After breakfast we went for a hike and Mom and Dad got their first real taste of Saba.
Over the next few days we tried to show them every inch of the island! After a flat tire, one bum knee (Dad's) and a gas shortage on the island, I truly feel like they experienced Saba.
After 4 days on Saba, Sidney and I went and spent 3 days on St. Maartin with Mom and Dad. We had a great time shopping and swimming. We stayed at the Maho, I will definitely stay there again! The hotel had it's own beach and an awesome pool.
We are really looking forward to our next visitors here on Saba. So if anyone in interested, as Sidney would say "Com' on"!!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Oh how fast it goes...

I often think about how fast Sidney is growing. She will be 2 years old in only 2 months. I can not believe my sweet baby girl is now a toddler. I realize that she will not be small forever. If I don't want to believe that, I am sure I can just ask Ben and my parents. I am sure they will be the first to tell us that your children do not stay small forever.
I have decided that today I will stop worrying about how fast she is growing and start enjoying every moment of it. I will find joy in every boo boo that need kissing, every hug that makes everything better, and giggle that we share together.
There have been a few nights in the last couple of weeks that when I go to bed, I get Sidney out of her bed and just rock her. She is so busy during the day that she doesn't like to just sit still. So at night I rock her and get all the kisses I want.
With all that goes on everyday, I pray that I am able to give her the attention she deserves and needs. I don't want to miss a moment of her life. She is my world and a gift from God. Lord please let me live in a way that represents You to this little life.