Here is a bit of an update on Julianne. Julianne is nearing her 18 month mark. She is getting more and more active every day. She runs everywhere, but it looks more like floating because she tip toes while running. She is a high energy girl and does not require much sleep. She might nap for an hour to an hour and a half, but that is about it. She is enjoying her summer chasing Leo, going to the pool, and experiencing new foods now that her molars are coming in. Popcicles are a new favorite and when I say the word - she runs to the freezer. She understands pretty much everything we say and has some new words that include, Wow, Up, Jesus, Please, Thank You, etc. She is sweet natured and kisses and hugs her babies while feeding them bottles and trying to change their diaper. She does get very frustated when she cannot do something like putting the key in the lock, or putting on her own shoes. She is known to throw things across the room and scream when she is not able to complete a task. We think this comes from her father who is a highly frustrated person in general. HaHa. Her mother tends to have her moments too, so the apple does not fall far from the tree.

Justin's Aunt Donna sent me this poem recently and it hit home. I tend to get really stressed out about a lot of little things that literally don't mean anything in the big picture of life. So, I like the thoughts written below and wanted to share:

Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you up and take you to the park to play.

Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.

Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and keep the computer off, and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles.

Just for this afternoon, I will not yell once, not even a tiny grumble when you scream and whine for the ice cream truck and I will buy you one if he comes by.

Just for this afternoon, I won't worry about what you are going to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision I have made where you are concerned.

Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies, and I won't stand over you trying to fix them.

Just for this afternoon, I will take us to McDonald's and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.

Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story about how you were born and how much I love you.

Just for this evening, I will let you splash in the tub and not rush you to finish.

Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.

Just for this evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours, and miss my favorite TV shows.

Just for this evening when I run my finger through your hair as you pray, I will simply be grateful that GOD has given me the greatest gift ever given.

I will think about the mothers and fathers who are searching for their missing children, the mothers and fathers who are visiting their children's graves instead of their bedrooms, and mothers and fathers who are in hospital rooms watching their children suffer senselessly, and screaming inside that they can't handle it anymore.

And when I kiss you good night I will hold you a little tighter, a little longer. It is then, that I will thank GOD for you, and ask Him for nothing, except one more day.............