It has begun...

So I've been putting off the inevitable with the whole blogging world for a while now only because I don't know where to start. My mind races constantly, as I'm sure most women's minds do, and I know there are millions of things I could give my two cents on but I'm not quite sure if anyone will really care. Nonetheless, here I am with my first blog, and I look forward to sharing my life with those who take the time to read it.

Caroline is 5 weeks and 3 days old today, and she's without a doubt the light of my life! I can't describe her as anything less than a miracle, and I'm just amazed that God trusts me enough to care for, raise and mold His child. It's humbling and scary at the same time. To think that I, a very imperfect sinner, am responsible for the upbringing of this child just baffles me. I mean seriously, what is God thinking? As I over-analyze the situation I come to realize I already know the answer... no one will ever love her as much as I love her, and God knows that. And that's why we're perfect for each other! I know I'm going to screw up along the way, but as long as I love her with everything that I have, and as long as I continually seek guidance from God, I can do no wrong.

Caroline changes so much every day, it's scary! She's now starting to really smile when you talk to her... not just the smile that you know is probably gas but you pretend it's real just to make yourself feel better :) Last night Ben started talking to her and her face just lit up with the biggest smile, and it just melted our hearts. Just when I think I can't love her anymore, she does something like that and I just about fall over! Needless to say, Ben and I are both officially smitten. We're now taking bets on who's going to be the biggest pushover when she gets old enough to learn how to "work" us. My money's on Daddy... :)