Don't Mess With Texas

Especially when she wears a crown!

The Texan that I'm talking about is Brittea. She is our princess. (Yes, we tend to be very possessive about her!) Matt and Chandra went to Arizona to a resort. This was a trip that Matt won through his company. They needed someone to come watch Brittea so that they could go and Kenny and I were the lucky winners.

Brittea is a trooper. She didn't complain one time unless she had bubbles in her tummy that we needed to get out. She laughs at me when I don't do things as smoothly as her Mom. Everything that Chandra does to care for Brittea she does with such expertise. I'm sure this has come through practice, and Brittea is entertained by my messing things up!

My back hurts and I'm tired. You would NEVER hear those same words from Chandra. Chandra lives her life in two-hour blocks between feedings and diaper changes, and her nights with very little sleep. Chandra has her house completely organized for Brittea. Kitchen cupboards that you and I would fill with appliances we use only once every 10 years, Chandra fills with all the supplies to mix Brittea's food each day. Bathroom cupboards that I would fill with clutter, Chandra fills with a month's supply of diapers. I know that as mothers we all do this for our children, but special kids like Brittea take so much more.

Texas is far away, but it has been good to Brittea. Her health is great. Her little arms and face are tan and she is very happy. Matt and Chandra have great neighbors. Brittea is in a great therapy program and is doing well. All of Brittea's teachers were so nice. Even though Texas is far from Utah and we miss them, it has been a good move for them.

Thanks Chandra for finally taking a vacation. Thanks Matt for working hard so that Chandra can stay home with Brittea and so that she could go on this vacation with you. Thanks Brittea for winning my heart and Kenny's heart over and over and over and over. Thanks for letting us be the lucky friends to spend these few days with you. We love you so much!