Lanie is changing so fast and growing so much. She can take a few steps on her own. She said her first word...doggie and she jabbers all the time. She is so sweet and so stubborn at the same time. She will take over an hour to go to sleep even when she is so tired she can't stand up. She fights sleep-I guess all babies do.
Saturday night we went to Thomas' brothers wedding. It was very nice and Thomas and I had a good time with no arguing or fighting! Lanie was the most photographed person of the day. Usually the Bride is but not at this wedding! Almost everyone had their picture taken with her. Thomas, Lanie and I had our photo taken together...our first family photo. Everyone kept calling us Mom and Dad and I have to admit that it felt good. I love being considered Lanie's mommy.
Nonnie and John went to Sedalia for Friday and Saturday and Thomas and I got along so well that I am actually glad we are engaged. I really want Thomas to actually ask me to marry him, ring in hand. The last time he did not actually ask and I really want that. And I want a ring on my finger when he does it. If he can and will do that I feel that he will be invested in this relationship. We also had a long talk on Friday and it made me feel as if we can make this work. I at least have hope now where I really did not before.
