taking a m o m e n t.

s o much has happened since the start of the year, and it is almost february, so i feel the need to just take one moment to let those who make my bubble a happier place know they truly matter to me. and i know God sent them to me for specific reasons. and i thank Him daily.

my dh- your patience, your resilience, your foundation, and your humor all feel like big hugs throughout my day in God’s arms. i love you with all of my heart. i thank you especially for your patience this week, as i’ve been at the gym 4 times, and 2 times it has impacted our evenings and yet i’ve heard no complaints. [so happy i'm finally there again], and taken two nights to do last minute scrap stuff for CHA coming up.

my dds- oh, you just fill my heart with such joy and pride. while there certainly are those, ok mommy take a step back breathe and pray some more, those are all worth it, when i see my 2 yr old’s smile light up the room with pride, after she realizes she did make it on the potty, or that she did make it through playcare at the gym w/o me. or those moments, when my 6 yr old starts cleaning up her and her sisters toys, so she can make room for all of us to play simon says together or teach eachother zumba and kung fu moves.

my mom- is such a giver, and i cherish not only who she is as my mom, but the often all consuming role[s] she has when she is helping to watch our girls.

my dad- who, typically has no words other than down to business, has such a soft side around his granddaughters, it is heartwarming to see. and whose handwritten letters that i’ve kept over the years bring me to tears each and every time i read them.

kristin- oh, my sweet friend, fellow sister in Christ. i did cry that day you told me you were moving. i just got off the phone with you first, before i did. i will miss you so very much, and know that you’re only a phone call away or an fb comment away on brian’s page, but still. you’ve been in my daily life since before we conceived mari, and i will never forget all the silly fun scrappy times we’ve had or those convos re: walks with Him, or how amazing you were for michelle and her family, and so much more!

nicole- you are like a sister to me, and i just adore and love you so much! you’ve been blessed with two beautiful little girls, and i look forward to all our mommy/daughter playdates and fun scrappy times ahead:) you are such a gift to me, you’ve no idea.

suzy- oh, my crazy, silly, passionate, insane, *i got nothin* girl. i love that i can call you and we can just sing, or i can call you when my dd is going through a tough time at school, or i can just call and pour my heart out when we hear about our friend’s moving away from us, over and over and over again. way to go football. LOL.

rocio- you are such an inspiration, girl= and i’m so thankful you’re in my life. know that you’re always in my prayers, and i’m so happy to know your kitty is home with you!

forgive me for not continuing on, however, it is after midnight, and bed is calling my name since i have a zillion things to do tomorrow before we leave for cha at o’dark thirty am on sat!

blessings and hugs,
erin