Fun Times with Great Friends

Today was such a fun day. On Wednesdays, I usually join my three favorite Washingtonians for a quick cup of coffee at Kennedy. However, today we went over to Melanie's house instead. I was so pleased to find that we were entertaining special guests. Brooke Morrell-Smith, Ms. Millie Smith and Melanie's Mom, Pam joined Steph, Melanie and I for our weekly rendezvous. I think today may have been one of my favorite "coffee" dates so far. Though we missed Tina (she's in Mexico...tanning it up), it was quite enjoyable. Stephanie and Pam had to leave pretty quickly, but we still got to enjoy their company for a few minutes. After the girls had left...Brooke, Melanie, Millie, Riley and I all traveled to the carpet for a little baby girl play time. It was so amazing watching Millie and Riley play with one another knowing that soon enough, I will get to watch my own Macy do the very same. As I sat and watched the girls play, Ms. Macy became so very active that I actually became uncomfortable. However, through the jabs, I found a sense of pride and joy. Melanie and Brooke are two of the most wonderful women I think I have ever met. Both are hard working, God fearing and amazing mothers. These are all things that I strive to be in my future. As I sat and watched their beautiful babies enjoy their time together, I couldn't help but get a bit sentimental. Soon enough, that will be me. I will have my own beautiful girl to watch roll around on the floor and poke their BFF in the eye. I just hope that I have the will, courage, and instinct to do what Melanie and Brooke are doing for Riley and Millie to Ms. Macy. I pray that God will give me the strength and wisdom to be a good mother like these two ladies. I often wonder if going back to work after 3 months will make me less of a mother. I hope that I find that statement to be nothing but false. I wish Trace and I were lucky enough to enjoy the privilege of having the capability to keep me home. However...it's not our time to do that...so I just pray that I have the strength and guidance to be an amazing mother while still maintaining my career. At least I have a few great examples to follow.