One of the first simple little songs I sang to Calla after she was first born is the one that goes, "God is so good, God is so good, God is so good, He's so good to me," then I would replace "me" with "Calla." Well, God is good indeed. A few months back, when I was still pregnant, Darby and I decided that we would pray for God to make it possible for me to be home with her after she was born, rather than returning to work. God provided abundantly, more than we asked for, and it was through living off of my income and saving Darby's income. Despite God's provision, I continued to be stubborn and seek my own way, and decided that I would go back to work anyways, to keep our cushion of comfort bigger, and Darby would stay home with Calla. The day I would return was set this Monday, and I was excited about it. I would go back less than half-time, and Darby would watch her while he tried to study when I was working. That afternoon, Darby prayed for continued direction on this matter, even though for me the decision had been made. Well, after Darby sought the Lord again on the matter, that evening I suddenly felt my conscience stinging and felt guilty. I started thinking how weird it would be for me to be at work pumping my milk while Darby was at home trying to get her to take some through a bottle. And thinking of the opportunities I would miss taking her places and playing with her, while I was at work playing with other children. Well, all these thoughts started going through my mind, and I spoke with Darby about it that night. Tuesday morning, we sat down and thought about how God had provided more than what we had asked, and I felt convicted that I wasn't trusting Him and instead trying to make my own way. We made an instant decision that for us, it was more right for me to stay home with Calla and helping Darby through his last semester. I called my work Tuesday, and they called me back today - Wednesday - and I gave my notice. It's a sad day for me as well as a happy day. I have been a Child Development Specialist for 6 1/2 years, and truly loved my job! I worked with amazing families and children and coworkers, and learned so much that I can pass on to my daughter. I'm full of joy and excitement embarking on what is essentially a new career. Look at this picture, who wouldn't want to be with her all day?!?
Here are some recent pictures of Calla. Calla's auntie Robyn came to meet her and nicknamed her the "Calla-rrito," because she looks like a burrito when she's swaddled. Calla was a little fussy during her time here, but Robyn did get a few smiles! I loved seeing my sister and getting her all to myself. I was sad for her to leave us.
Look at this chubby tummy! At Calla's check-up, she weighed 11 pounds! She's 50th percentile for weight, 75th for height and 75th for her head circumference.
I let Calla take her naps with her arms free, as long as she promises not to scratch her face.
At the botanical gardens, Calla got stung by a bee and her hand swelled... :0)
Of course, I straighten my hair on a rainy and humid day!
Today Darby made this lantern structure for Calla to look at from her bed and changing table. This picture does not do it justice, it's so cool! I call it her "planet." She loves looking at it already.
This evening, Calla accomplished a big milestone - she rolled over, from tummy to back! She is only 10 weeks old, we are so proud of her!! She started by rolling off her doll that was under her to help prop her up. She did this for Daddy the first time on July 18, but I still hadn't seen it, 'til today! After doing it twice off her doll, I took the doll away, and she rolled unassisted. I'm so gald I caught it with the camera! 
