Daddy's Girl

So this past weekend was Matt's first time really taking of Elizabeth on his own. Moms - if you haven't done this yet, let them do it!! Dads - do not be scared, it will be the best weekend of your life!! I do have to admit that I was a very nervous for several reasons. (1) I have never left Elizabeth for that long and (2) Matt would have her for 4 days by himself. Why that bothered me...I don't know (maybe because I am a control freak!!). The comforting thing was to hear Matt so excited to get to spend quality time with our daughter.

So off on the plane I went and trusted that Daddy instincts would kick in. But then I started wondering if men do have Daddy instincts because sometimes I think God forgot to give them some!! I watch other Dads and hear from my girlfriends and I really wonder why God only let women go through changes (carrying the baby and all). Then we as women simply take charge when the baby is born and we forget that they haven't had that 9 months to really bond with the baby. Then we get mad when they aren't doing things right or don't have the drive or desire to help and do things all the time. Wow...we women are really complicated!!

So...back on topic!! Matt sent me several movies and pictures throughout the weekend. This small gesture meant the world to me! I felt included in the weekend. Here are some of them:

Changing a diaper can be intense. Good thing the State Patrol provided gas masks for situations such as this!

The text said: Rode my horse to the party. I'm sober. I promise. Its only root beer.

He took her on her first bike ride. Can you tell she's excited???

When I got home, it made me so happy when Elizabeth ran to me and would not let me put her down. But then a strange thing happened...she started crying when Matt walked out of the room. I would have thought this would have made me upset, but it didn't. My heart was exploding with joy!! She had so much fun with her Daddy that she didn't want him out of her sight. Then we as a sweet family of 3 read books and put her to bed. I cannot explain to you the amount of joy I had at that very moment. At that moment, I felt complete. I am so thankful to my heavenly Father for these sweet moments!!