Adjustments

Well life in Florida is finally starting to feel normal. Sofie is making friends and so am I. We are involved in many activites that we didnt have in Mi. Sofie has a little cooking class, many playdates, she comes with me to MOPS and to my outdoor bootcamp and we have had 2 birthday party invites. I am glad we are getting her around other kids on a regular basis. She also really likes going to church. All the kids there are very sweet to her and she seems to really enjoy her time there.

Gainesville has a lot to offer families and we are taking advantage of that. We know that this is not a final stopping place but its a good place to be for now. If only we could just sell our house then all would be well in the Babcock world.

Sofie is doing great with her potty training. I am confident that she will be full time in the underwear in no time at all. We even have her finally pooping in the potty. For a long time she would not use the potty for the ole' number 2 but now she likes to do it and then let me know if it is a mommy turd, daddy turd or baby turd based on the size. She also seems to be extra proud of the size, shape, and contents of her poop. She will happily exclaim "LOOK AT THAT TURD!" Yes she is her fathers girl. We all know I would not be the one to call someone in the bathroom for that! Fun times I tell ya.

Raising kids provides new challenges and much laughter everyday. Sofie is learning new things and expanding her vocabulary very fast and some of the things she says and does just crack me up at times. Other times I want to hang that kid by her toes! But being a parent has really given me a greater understanding of God's love for me and how all encompassing it is. that is how I feel about Sofie and there is nothing I wouldn't do for her to keep her safe, happy and tp make sure she knows how much I love her. God does the same thing for us. Even though it is sometimes hard to believe or understand. Especially when we are going through a rough time and we feel God is not there. Faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the belief in what we cannot see. I need to keep telling myself that.