don't let go

there was a physician who was a pain patient of mine - not a good combo. we weren't adding anything to his pain regimen, but ended up seeing him every single day while he was in the hospital to "hold his hand." that's all he wanted us to do.  

my mom, kaila, and i walked about 1/2 a mile to the park today.  although it took almost an hour with baby K taking her tiny steps (3 baby steps to 1 adult step - we counted), it was worth it.  this is how we walked most of the way - hand in hand in hand.

i know one day she will think it's icky to hold mommy's hand, but i honestly never want her to let go. mommies, please don't tell me this will happen soon!

image from smith medicals

on a side note, i am very nervous about starting

pediatric anesthesia on friday. teeny tiny neonates 

having surgery and me putting in miniscule 

breathing tubes in their throats is not something 

i look forward to.  on top of that, i will have to 

stand there and watch BIG surgeries on precious 

little people.  sigh... wish me luck.

the females in my life

today was my daughter's baptism and my mom's 61st birthday.
what a hectic day...
but what a blessed day!
i was reminded how grateful i am to have such a beautiful and loving family.
i know how silly this can sound, but my mom is undoubtedly my hero.
she has fought so many battles in her lifetime including cancer, and she stands even stronger today.
everyone is drawn to her warmth, her selflessness, and her joyful spirit.
i am so thankful kaila has such an amazing woman as her grandmother.
and my precious kaila - baptized into our Christian church.
i pray every day she continues to grow as a child of God.
any time i look at her, i can't help but smile - she is always smiling right back at me!

i love these two ladies in my life with every ounce of my flesh.
now why did i forget to take a picture of these 2 together today?
maybe because my 15-month-old kaila is always on the loose!
i guess this old pic will have to do.