Slow Down, Mommy

We were running late Wednesday morning, but who could rush away from this sweet little face? She reminded me to slooooowww down and enjoy the (messy) moment. I hope one of these kinds of moments is her first memory…when Mommy leaves her schedule behind to just play and relish the moment.We met a friend for lunch, and Helen Grace loved the chickens at the restaurant next door and had to hug them (even though they were soaking wet). Since we were near Daddy’s office, we stopped by to see him at the office. She thinks elevators are so cool, especially ones covered in mirrors so she can smile at herself! Thursday night was John’s OBHS soccer banquet. Helen Grace and I went to socialize with the girls and parents but left a little early to make it home before the bad weather rolled in. We almost beat it, but the rain hit when we were about two or three miles from home- sideways rain is never good. Helen Grace was a little unnerved about the rain pounding on the window, but we sang “The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish” and she seemed to be distracted enough. Here she is at OBHS, posing with the Conquistador helmet. I didn’t read the plaque, but I’m sure it must have belonged to Hernando DeSoto. ;)