I have a dream...

This was from last school year.  I thought it was fitting to post today on the anniversary of the "I Have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr. I so admire his work for equality and his message of peace.

Once a month Collin’s school has a school wide assembly called Caring Congregation.  All of the classes get together and say their school pledges and the principal or counselor usually has some type of life lesson to teach them.  Collin’s school consists of grades pre-k through first grade.  The first grade classes take turns leading Caring Congregation.  I was happy to get to watch Collin’s class lead.  Collin was in charge of getting everyone’s attention to salute the flags.  I was so proud of him!  This assembly was honoring Martin Luther King Jr.  Collin’s class recited a poem and sang a few songs.  Next they each had a letter that spelled out "I have a Dream."  Each child was able to tell what their dream was.  Collin had told me a few days before that his dream was to, “build a glider and fly high in the sky.” Sadly, I was not aware that at school they had been talking about dreams and being able to accomplish them I told him that gliders were very dangerous and that I didn’t want him to ever get on one.  (Way to go Mom.) Anyway, as the children were going down the line saying their dreams I began getting nervous because the first few children were saying things such as I dream of becoming the President, teacher, doctor, police officer and so on.  I started to panic thinking is my child the only one who just wants to glide away?!? When the microphone came to Collin he stated the dream that he had told me about with such joy in his heart.  I could not have been prouder of him. As the children went on there were others who wanted to be clowns or rock stars. After all who at the age of 6 really knows what they want to be?  For now he is a kind, loving, playful, smart, imaginative little boy.  Who could ask for more?

Kyndall Marie Macon

Our family was blessed with a baby girl on April 16th 2013.  Kyndall Marie Macon was born weighing 9 pounds and was 21 3/4 inches long.  She was born on my Gran Gran's birthday which made the day even more special.  We know she came straight from heaven because our  Pa Pa told her to stick her litty tongue out at us! Pa Pa used to always stick his tongue out at his great grandchildren.  That is exactly what she did right when she was born!  Kyndall is now two months old and is just precious.  She is a little sweet heart and a snuggle bear.  
Our precious girl:
100% sugary sweet-Favors her big brother
* 2 week doctor appointment 94% for weight and 96% height (She's a chunky monkey just like her brother!)
*Good sleeper!  She will sleep for 3 and 4 hour stretches from birth. Now at 2 months she will sometimes sleep for 6 hours straight.  I love those nights! On the nights that she wakes up she will usually nurse for a few minutes and then go right back to sleep.  
* At two months she smiles, laughs, and coos!  So adorable. She loves to watch her big brother. She is starting to focus more on people and things.  She gives the biggest smiles to us.  She laughs at the monkeys hanging on her bouncer seat and play mat mobile.  Her two month appointment is on Thursday.  I'll post stats later.  

Here is more of her story with pictures.

 Kyndall is using the same crib that Collin slept in.  My parents came down to help us get everything ready. Collin asked for a rag so that he could also help clean it for her. I know he is going to be a great big brother.  What a sweet boy! 

Kyndall does not know how lucky she is yet.  She has an awesome family that loves her so much!  Here are some pictures of our family baby shower held at my parent's house.  The girls in my family went all out! The theme was pastels and pearls.  So girly!

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 Kiley made the K for Kyndall.  I can't wait to put it in her room.

 Simply adorable!

 

  

Kyndall is so blessed to have two amazing and beautiful Great Grandmothers!  

 My PePaw relaxing at the shower.

 

 Ashli made this sweet K and frame that will also be super cute in her room.

              Look at that belly!!! This picture was taken at my church shower.  I love my church family. 

These yummy and adorable cupcakes were from my school shower. 

 K for baby Kyndall!  

My sweet teacher friends gave me a wonderful shower after Kyndall was born.

Kyndall was born at the Weatherford Regional Hospital in Weatherford, OK.  Yes, that's right my friends she is an Okie!  My doctors were wonderful and everything went as planned. They let me select the music to listen to during surgery.  Of course I picked Show Tunes.  They said that this was a first for them, but they all enjoyed it!  I was a little more nervous before and during this c-section than I was with Collin.  I guess because I was much more aware of what they were doing. Never the less, Dr. O'Daniel and Dr. Eppert did an amazing job and I recovered from this surgery much faster than I did with the first. 

Our first family photo on the day Kyndall was born. They are my heart!!! 

Trent with his baby girl.

Collin with Kyndall!

 Kyndall had many visitors at the hospital when she was born.

PaPa and MiMi

 Nana

 Gran Gran

GiGi

 DeeDee

 Kiley, Steven, and Barrett

 Finally a picture of my dad, Pa. My PePaw was also there. I'm missing a picture of him.

 Nikki

My Teacher Friends:  Angie, Allison, Bonnie and Nikki's son Colton

Our preacher Bruce also stopped by. 

We truly felt the love of family and friends during this special time.  My mom and dad both stayed and helped me out the first week Kyndall was born.  Trent was only able to take off two days. He was busy with pharmacy rotations in OKC.  I sure missed him.  He is an excellent nurse and a do it all daddy.  My parents and my Gran were awesome helpers in his place.  Gran got to stay with me the second week.  I could not have done it with out them.  Church and school friends brought over so much food.  Carolyn sent a honey baked ham.  YUM! We did not go hungry.   My dad took Collin to school on the days I was in the hospital because Trent had to be in "the city" (that's what they call OKC around here) at 6am.  One morning Collin freaked out because he didn't have a lunch packed.  So he and my dad threw this together....oh my I'm sure the teachers were thinking that I had lost my mind!  Luckily most of them knew that I was in the hospital and was not responsible for this lunch. 

Nice....too funny not to share.  I remember it hurting to laugh after surgery, and I was dying over this! 

Kyndall is growing so fast!

 2 weeks

 One Month

Two Months

 

Why Blog?

I have decided to start a blog to preserve memories for my family. I wish I would have started this a long time ago. I have kept a journal of notes about Collin.  I may include some of those on here.  With that being said you may see things old and new on this blog.  I am not a writer!  This blog will be informal and will be for friends and family to see what is going on with our little family.  Enjoy!