2nd Place

Oh my precious baby! I just can't imagine what life was like before she entered my life... now, how cliche is that?! I did tell my self that "that's ridiculous, I will always remember what it was like for those 18 years!" But I realize now that it is not that I will forget, it is simply that I now can't imagine how I lived my life without the source of joy that only she can bring. How she lights up my day, and keeps a smile on my face. Just so amazing.

We took her to the 8th grade boys basketball final this morning at Duluth MS at 11am "North Gwinnett vs. Pickneyville". She was very sleepy, and just stayed in my lap clinging to me most of the game. She liked to point at the NG Bulldog mascot, but didn't like it when he came any closer to her. Waves are good enough for now.

Though they led most of the game, the NG boys unfortunately fell apart at the end of the 3rd quarter and ended up losing by 6 points. During the trophy ceremony I found it interesting that some of the NG boys refused to smile. In today's society 2nd best just isn't good enough.

In God's society we are always first. He exhaults us above all things. He put us before his only son. He did what no other would fathom doing.

The next time I find myself feeling like I'm "nobody", I want to remember those in 2nd place, those who had every right to feel proud as being one of the best in the field of many - and remember that I am always first with God.

Bryan, Brylee and I went to lunch at Olive Garden. I was going to take Bryan to Mimi's Cafe for the first time, but the waiting time was insane! We did have a gift certificate to OG, so that was our second choice. After a delightful lunch/dinner we are now home. We all took advantage of Brylee's afternoon nap time, and now it's time to get busy. How can I keep my house clean? Oh to have an answer to that question!