Baby Love

My favorite time in last nine months has been hanging with Miss Lillian May (named after my late Grandma). My cousin, Megan, gave birth to this sweet baby last summer and I have been inundated with her ever since. Through our many times together, I think last night held one of my all-time favorites.

I was spending the evening at Megan's and hanging out with her and baby Lilli. We just finished her bath, and were getting her ready for bed when Megan turned on the radio in her room. One of Meg's favorite songs came on, and she instantly picked her up and started dancing with her. Lilli loves to dance -- she wiggles her legs, laughs and smiles so big.

As I was watching the two of them in that moment it took me back to memories with my parents where the world stopped and they lost their inhibitions and played along with me. It all went in slow motion, and I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. Knowing how loved that baby is, and how special she is to Meg is a moment I will never forget.

I wish I had taped it for Lilli to look back on one day. Meg is in the prime of her life with a great career, adoring husband, loving family and beautiful baby. She was glowing as she was dancing with her baby. I want her to see this time play back later because it is such a special time in the lives of the people who love her the most.

It made me want to have a moment like that of my own (not that I'm ready to be a mom). It made me think about that saying, "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away." Last night I added a moment that took my breath away.

The Bachelor - Yes, Sadly...

Ok, the finale aired, and here I am posting about it. I have watched the show for three or four years consistently. I liked some, and others were awful. DeAnna...yuck. Brad...lame. Jason...humiliating someone on national TV...bastard. But I liked Jillian and I really liked Jake. Although, not necessarily for his final choice. I loved Ali and Tenley. Sweet girls with ethics...that is what women should exemplify on national TV where young girls tune in and base their decisions of love on.

I understand after watching the finale why he picked Vienna. He had that kid-like feeling and playfulness with her. I have that with my man. The ability to play like kids -- throwing snowballs in the snow, tickling someone till they can't breathe and chasing them around the house to try to pin them down to tickle them. To me, that makes a spark in your relationship that is vital. Picking her makes sense. He's had something for her from the beginning, and she gave him youthfulness. I love a quote from the movie Under the Tuscan Sun that says, "Never lose your childish innocence. It's the most important thing." I believe it truly is, and obviously Jake feels the same way.

I don't want to spend hours sharing my opinion on this show because it gets so much airtime as it is...so I will conclude this talking about the next show. I truly understand what Jake did, but he lost some really great girls, most notably, Ali. She's charismatic, full of life and has a career worth saving. I am looking forward to her because she seems genuine, and she will help little girls see what love is really about. It's worth loosing to find happiness, and stay true to yourself. I think that is the greatest lesson we can teach young women...fight for what you want and in the end it will all work out! Patience is a virtue, and taking time to find love is totally worth it!!