i have so much to be grateful for. there are times that i get so caught up on the busyness or frustrations of life and then all I need to do is just look at one of my dear loved ones asleep and I am reminded how good my life is…
i went into ellie’s room this morning and just watched her sleep. i took myself back to when she was about 6 weeks old…i had just finished nursing her and she was drunk on milk and completely relaxed in my arms. i remember tears filled my eyes and I felt pride, love, comfort, and gratefulness…i never wanted that moment to end. i promised myself to always remember that moment so that when she is older or giving me a “moment” I can think of that time of complete love. anyway, this morning she looked like that infant I held in my arms over 5 years ago and i was humbled that i have been given such a life to care for and learn from…
speaking of grateful…ellie and I were spared a major car accident the other day. it was pretty terrifying. i was turning onto our street and this out of control driver was speeding at least 55mph and almost neglected to stop…it was my right of way to turn. He missed my side of the car by no more than 3 feet. it would have been serious, especially if my airbag went off…my belly would have really competed with that contraption. The scary thing is that this crazy person followed me home- I didn’t know he was right behind me until I pulled into our driveway…he slowed down and then sped away. an idiot, for sure.
well- off i go. only 4 weeks to go until our Penelope is here. the kids and Nathan are eager for her arrival. she makes her presence very clear to me…i feel like i have “alien” belly!