Yes, I'm still here. I am down from 2 posts a week to about 2 a month. Oh well. Summer is such a lazy time and I really don't have much time to be on the computer with a 7 month old crawling all over the house. I think this is the time when most women lose their pregnancy weight. I am up and down constantly to bring Eliza back where she should be or take something away from her. Miriam recently got her ears pierced. She has wanted that done for years and originally I had said "Wait until you are 7", thinking that was so far away. then 7 came and I was not ready for her to do it. From now on I will say 18 for everything. I got to thinking though and it is such a little thing really. Most women have their ears pierced. I do, but I never wear earrings. of course, I don't a wear any jewelry except my wedding rings and one other ring. She did extremely well and did not even flinch. She is very proud of them so I guess she was ready. Lily is my child that is most into things and clumsy and strong-willed, but I have noticed lately how polite she is and so intelligent. She often says "yes ma'am" and wants to help. Last night I told her to do something and at first she said no and then a few minutes later she said" I changed my mind and I'm going to obey you." That child is something else!
I am having a birthday this Friday. I'm not too ashamed to say how old- 32. The age itself does not bother me, but it is kinda hard to believe when you just don't feel it inside. It is also weird when you are talking to 20 somethings and realize how much older and more mature you are. Age is a funny thing. I just hope that I am wiser now than I was 10 years ago!