Time flies when your having fun...

I've used the expression in the past, but never before have a seen the true meaning. Sure summer vacation used to fly when I was in school, and Lyle's times home from deployments always seemed so much shorter then the actual deployment, but the last 5 weeks of my life has flown by. My baby is 5 weeks old. The last two weeks of the pregnancy seemed to drag on forever and now it seems so far away!

Motherhood is something you can't put into words, it's like my heart is outside of my body and is carried around by this wonderful little bundle. I knew parenthood would change me, but I didn't understand it until she came. Lyle and I are so blessed to have this little girl and I now could never imagine life without her.

Calyn has changed so much since we brought her home. She is getting so strong, holding her head up and looking around, she's growing like a weed - that little peanut we brought home from the hospital is the length of her 3 month outfits. And the best of all she's getting a personality. About a week and a half ago she started smiling in response to our voices and smiles, what an awesome sight! And just this morning I heard her rousing in her bassinet and I peaked over and gave her a smile and said good morning. In response I got the biggest smile, if that doesn't make your heart melt I don't know what will. She is just awesome!

Other than that Calyn is a well seasoned traveler, she has been all over area and is such a good girl when we travel.

As for me, I have my six week follow-up next week and I can't believe it. Although it will be nice to have some of my questions addressed and hopefully I will get the all clear for all activities! can't wait to do my ab assault! I've been working out for the past two weeks in hopes to lose this 20 extra pounds I put on during pregnancy.

To end this post I'll put in some pictures....

Calyn 3 Weeks and her first bath:







Calyn 3-4 weeks - First Smiles caught on camera!: