I usually don't post alot of thoughts on my blogs, but right now I am feeling exceptionally blessed, so I thought I'd share some things that I love about my life right now.
10. No longer being pregnant....This pregnancy was by far the most difficult. With going to school full time, working part time, and taking care of my family, it was much more difficult than the last three. Add the summer heat to it, and I was SOOOO ready to not be pregnant.
9. The honesty of children and how they process things....Lilly loves to tell people that,"Her mommy used to have a big tummy, but Maela came out, and now her tummy's not big, just squishy. Nothing like a 3 year old to boost your self esteem.
8. Having a 8, 6 and 3 year old with a new baby....The age difference between all the other girls is about 21/2 years, so when Lilly was born I had a 21/2 year old and 5 year old. Having 31/2 years between Maela and Lilly is a big difference. She seem s to understand things more. As for Khloe and Emma, they are amazing help with Maela. I can leave them alone in a room with her for a little while, and know that they will just sit there with her. It's so nice.
7. The book, "The Last Lecture" It is an amazing book, that is teaching me how to enjoy life even more.
6. Mango Fruitese Drinks from Taco Bell. They are great!!
5. Living on the same land as my amazing family. My sister Lori thinks that Maela "needs" her to keep her while I take a shower. It's been 10 years since Lori has had a newborn and I think she is really enjoying getting to be part of this experience. It is also really neat watching my nieces with her. Kalie is a huge help, Karlee is real sweet around her and Kate wants to hold her "Papy Maya" My mom and dad have been an amazing source of support with Maela, as always.
4. Watching my husband melt over another little girl. She is already wrapped around his finger. His favorite thing to do with each of our girls has been for them to sleep on his chest. Maela has already spent alot of time in that spot.
3. Having an even number of children. I always said 2 or 4, because I didn't want a middle child. It always seems like somebody is being left out when there are 3. It's amazing how I already feel like we are more balanced as a family.
2. Watching Maela's personality come alive. She has already established her place as the baby of the family, and Lilly has done well moving into the role of big sister. I don't think Maela will ever want for anything. All she has to do is utter one grunt and her big sisters are there to see what she needs. How much better does it get?
1. Being a mommy...10 years ago, if anybody had ever told me that I would have 4 children I would have laughed in their face, and said there is no way. It's amazing how God knows better what you are suited for in life than we know ourselves. If plans had gone exactly how I thought I wanted them, I would probably be a miserable person. Instead, I am complete and fulfilled.
