Ok so... I have been a procrastinator my entire life... And my "30 days of blessings" proves I still am one. I promise to do a post that completes my 24 days I missed. Preston, please don't adopt this quality from me!
Anyways...
The past three weeks have been a little nuts around here, but have been fantastic. Chip and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary at Horseshoe Bay which was incredible. It was two full days of golf, spa services, and great food; not to mention some incredible sleep as well. We also decided that Austin is a place we would both love to retire. It's absolutely gorgeous. Of corse the only picture we took the whole time was a mirror picture (lame, I know).
The following weekend Preston, Sari, Pappy, and I went on a 10 hour road trip to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to visit Gene and Cassandra. Preston could not have been more perfect on the drive there. He didn't cry once. We all took turns getting in the backseat (and it really turned into a fight on who got to spend the most time in the back).
We had a fantastic time visiting with them and we look forward to seeing them again soon. The only down side to the trip was Preston experienced his first ear infection. We took him to an emergency care center when his fever got up to 102. They prescribed his first antibiotic and he was not a fan of that one bit, but we managed to get it down him. That night he slept with me. I woke up around 2am to take his temperature and was so scared when it read 103.6. I got him up and a dose of Advil in him and within 15 minutes it had dropped down to 102. A few hours later I checked his temperature again and it was at 99.5. That morning he woke up with a huge smile on his face and was ready to play which was a huge relief. He did just as good on the trip home as he did there. I was so proud of our little man.
Last week was Thanksgiving week and it was an incredible time spent with my family. Unfortunately Chip had to work Thanksgiving day, but was home the entire day before which was so much fun. Preston and I went to my aunt and uncles house for lunch and brought back a huge plate of food for Chip for dinner. Hopefully next year we will be able to spend Thanksgiving with our Houston family, we sure did miss them this year!
With all the November excitement over, we are looking forward to Christmas! Our house is decked out in Christmas decor and the more the better in my book. Preston loves all the lights and gets excited every time I turn them on. I talked about how special Novembers are for us, but it doesn't beat December. Our sweet boy will be turning one. I can't start talking about it because I won't be able to stop. I'm sure there will be many post dedicated to my disbelief in the near future :)
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Day 6
Seeing as yesterday was the 2012 Presidential Elections, I couldn't think of a better day to recognize my gratefulness to have the right to vote. I grew up in a family full of die hard republicans. Four years ago, when I was finally old enough to vote, I voted republican because that's what I thought I was suppose to do. I did absolutely no research on the candidates, I did not watch any of the debates, and I truly only voted because "heck, why not?". This time around was 100% different. I really took the time to listen and hear each candidate (Romney and Obama). After a lot of thinking and a lot of prayer I still chose to vote republican. Not because I felt like I was suppose to, but because that's who I wanted and that's who I chose. Obama won the election, and will remain our President for another four years. Even though i am VERY disappointed in the outcome, I will do my best to pray for President Obama everyday to be guided to make the best choices for Americans. I will pray that the people of this country begin to remember what values America was founded on and how it became the greatest nation in the world. Yesterday, the US voters said yes to the immoral slaughter of unborn babies and the immoral redefinition of marriage. They chose to have government fix their problems and to act on the jealousy for others who succeed. They chose a position of dishonor with Israel. All of things will have consequences, and from the bottom of my heart I will pray for mercy.
My love of country is something that I really did not have until I joined the Army and saw what the men and woman (and their families) sacrifice on a daily basis to serve and protect America. Chip and I have an American flag in our front yard that will continue to fly 365 days a year. We know that we will do our best to instill the same pride we have for our country in Preston, but know that he will form his own opinions and beliefs on politics, and that is ok. Thank you God for allowing my family and me to live in the land of the free.
My love of country is something that I really did not have until I joined the Army and saw what the men and woman (and their families) sacrifice on a daily basis to serve and protect America. Chip and I have an American flag in our front yard that will continue to fly 365 days a year. We know that we will do our best to instill the same pride we have for our country in Preston, but know that he will form his own opinions and beliefs on politics, and that is ok. Thank you God for allowing my family and me to live in the land of the free.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Day 3, 4, & 5
Day 3
I am thankful for my strong body. I'm so blessed to not have any physical disabilities. I take so much comfort in knowing I can chase after Preston, do laundry, cook, clean, exercise, and the list goes on and on. I think now, being a mother, has given me a whole new appreciation for my body also. Going through 10 months of pregnancy, 13 hours of labor, a c-section, and then going home from the hospital taking care of a new born while healing is No joke!
Day 4
I am thankful for my strong mind. Just like my body, I have been blessed with a fully equipped brain. I have the ability to learn and reason, to feel and process, and to capture memories that I will never forget. I know that I take this one for granite, and I do not thank God nearly enough for this gift.
Day 5
I am thankful for coffee. Today I woke up feeling under the weather. I knew I had to wake up before Preston so I could get myself ready and get everything he needed for MDO before he woke up. I did not want to get out of bed, but I could smell the coffee brewing in the kitchen and that gave me that extra motivation I needed.
I am thankful for my strong body. I'm so blessed to not have any physical disabilities. I take so much comfort in knowing I can chase after Preston, do laundry, cook, clean, exercise, and the list goes on and on. I think now, being a mother, has given me a whole new appreciation for my body also. Going through 10 months of pregnancy, 13 hours of labor, a c-section, and then going home from the hospital taking care of a new born while healing is No joke!
Day 4
I am thankful for my strong mind. Just like my body, I have been blessed with a fully equipped brain. I have the ability to learn and reason, to feel and process, and to capture memories that I will never forget. I know that I take this one for granite, and I do not thank God nearly enough for this gift.
Day 5
I am thankful for coffee. Today I woke up feeling under the weather. I knew I had to wake up before Preston so I could get myself ready and get everything he needed for MDO before he woke up. I did not want to get out of bed, but I could smell the coffee brewing in the kitchen and that gave me that extra motivation I needed.
Friday, November 2, 2012
30 Blessings- Day 1 & 2
November is such a special month. I have always loved it because of Thanksgiving, holiday decorations and music, and the cold boot wearing weather. But this year the month of November has a totally new meaning to it. It is the month that Chip and I exchanged our vowels. It was the last month of just the two of us and anxiously awaiting the arrival of our Sweet P. Which brings me to the first thing I'm thankful for.
I am thankful for Plano, TX. Plano will always be such a special city to me, because that is where we had our first home. A 1200 sq ft apartment on the 4th floor, Apt 8422. It is where all my nesting happened in preparation for Preston. It's where we brought Preston home from the hospital. It's where we spent the first night as husband and wife. It truly was our first "home". Last November, while I was 9 months pregnant, Chip and I would make pallets on the living room floor and watch movies almost every night. We made countless ice cream visits to Stone Cold Creamery that was conveniently across the street. We would sit in Preston's room for hours dreaming of what our son would be like, what his personality would be. We were so excited. I will always have a soft spot for that city, because it's where 3 individuals became a family.
Day 2
Today I am thankful for my Preston's health. In his first year of life he has defeated Plagio, had one cold, and one 24 hour stomach bug. I am so grateful he is so healthy. I hear stories all the time of babies being sick so much their first year, and I thank God everyday for allowing Preston to not have to go through that. He just finished his first month of MDO and I am sure he will be coming home with bugs and colds all the time, but this first year has been a breeze so far :)
I am thankful for Plano, TX. Plano will always be such a special city to me, because that is where we had our first home. A 1200 sq ft apartment on the 4th floor, Apt 8422. It is where all my nesting happened in preparation for Preston. It's where we brought Preston home from the hospital. It's where we spent the first night as husband and wife. It truly was our first "home". Last November, while I was 9 months pregnant, Chip and I would make pallets on the living room floor and watch movies almost every night. We made countless ice cream visits to Stone Cold Creamery that was conveniently across the street. We would sit in Preston's room for hours dreaming of what our son would be like, what his personality would be. We were so excited. I will always have a soft spot for that city, because it's where 3 individuals became a family.
Day 2
Today I am thankful for my Preston's health. In his first year of life he has defeated Plagio, had one cold, and one 24 hour stomach bug. I am so grateful he is so healthy. I hear stories all the time of babies being sick so much their first year, and I thank God everyday for allowing Preston to not have to go through that. He just finished his first month of MDO and I am sure he will be coming home with bugs and colds all the time, but this first year has been a breeze so far :)
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