As most of you know, this has been a Year of Change for us. With a capital Y and a capital C! It all started with an innocent little roll in the hay, and look at us now! ;) Having a baby was just the tip of the iceberg. Being a parent, and now a stay-at-home-mom, has made me feel as if I've aged about 20 years in the last 9 months. I've learned, laughed, and loved on completely different levels than I ever thought possible. It's hard to imagine that just under a year ago I was still pregnant and couldn't even picture truly having a kid!!!
Then, in addition to having a baby, I lost my job, our (only) car broke down, and other day-to-day dramas were thrown into the mix of life.... Sigh. When it rains, it pours. Amidst all of this, it would be easy to focus on the negatives but overall these are truly happy times. I am so glad I have this extra time with our baby and that we have a happy, healthy child. What more could you ask for? These days I feel truly blessed.
And - (here's the thankful part :) - I am SO thankful for those who have helped us out in these trying times. Chances are if you are reading this, you are one of them!! We've had friends take us to lunch, buy us dinner, and give us clothes, books, & toys from their kids. And both of our families have helped us out financially which has truly been a lifesaver. It's times like this that you really appreciate your friends and family, and I/we cannot thank you enough. Thank You!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Our Smiley Morning Baby. Check out the little teeth showing!
