2013

I know I complain a lot (sorry) but looking back on the past year, all I can be is extremely grateful.  It has been the best year of my life to date by far but I feel a little guilty saying that because I know of some people and it has been their worst, and hardest (some stories of those you can find here, here and here).

My heart just breaks for them and for so many others but honestly, all I can do is be grateful. Be grateful for what I have.  Grateful that I have a healthy and happy baby.  Grateful that my husband has a great job that provides for the needs of my family.  Grateful for my job that allows me to continue to do what I love and still be home with my baby.  Grateful for my home.  Grateful to live in a great country.  Grateful for friends and family.  Grateful for the health my family and I have. Grateful to still all be here, alive to begin another year.   I've seen and heard of so many people who have lost loved ones this year and it breaks my heart.  It has made me so grateful, though, for each day I have with my baby, husband, parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, and friends.  I feel like the most blessed person alive when I get to go to sleep next to the best husband in the world and wake up to the most darling baby smile I've ever seen.  Its been a great year for us and I my heart is so full of gratitude for my Heavenly Father who has blessed me with so much.  For those people who are struggling, you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.  

Here's to another year, of which I am extremely grateful.

Happy new year to you and yours.