When will things slow down?

I'm so afraid I'm going to wake up tomorrow and have to take Emma shopping for her prom dress or something. Time is just flying and I feel like I don't have time to enjoy the small stuff. Emma is going to turn one next month. It really feels like just yesterday that my ankles were blocks and all I could wear were stretchy skirts. I just rocked my baby to sleep ... she had peas for dinner. Real food. She is a champ. She is so close to walking, too. Where is the time going?

The other day I went into the kitchen while Emma was playing in the living room. While I was gone, Emma found an old cassette tape in one of the bins under the entertainment center. You can imagine the results! I decided to let her continue to pull the film out of the tape while I grabbed the camera.

I love her so much. I love my life of course ... I just want a little extra time to enjoy it all. This weekend should be great ... it's already time to shoot off fireworks! I am hoping for some relaxation ... to take Emma to the lake and sit around with my family.