I Am Thankful...

This year, more than any other, I've realized how thankful I am that we are both working. Although sometimes it seems that we live paycheck-to-paycheck, we do have those paychecks and however big or small they seem, I am so thankful that we have them. I am thankful for Sebastian and how healthy and smart he is. I am thankful that we were chosen to be his parents and that we are able to love him, provide for him, keep him warm & keep him safe to the best of our abilities. I am thankful that he has a wonderful daycare that fills his days with fun & laughter and that allows him to learn and grow when he cannot be home with us. I am thankful for my husband, that he is the father to Sebastian. I am thankful that I can depend on him when I'm sick or feeling down. We have come to some realizations this year in our marriage that I have truly been thankful for. I am thankful for my MOM. She has been an unwavering support for me in whatever I choose to be or do. I am thankful for all of our family & friends who love us and who we can all depend on. We truly have a lot to be thankful for this year. ♥♥♥

What More Can I Say?

Crazier!

I've never gone with the wind
Just let it flow

Let it take me where it wants to go
Til' you opened the door
And there's so much more
I'd never seen it before
I was tryin' to fly but I couldn't find wings
But you came along and you changed everything

You lift my feet off the ground
You spin me around
You make me crazier crazier
Feels like I'm falling and I
I'm lost in your eyes

You make me Crazier Crazier Crazier

I watched from a distance as you
Made life your own

Every sky was your own kind of blue
And I wanted to know how that would feel
And you made it so real
You showed me something that I couldn't see
You opened my eyes and you made me believe

You lift my my feet off the ground
You spin me around
You make me crazier crazier
Feels like I'm falling and I
I'm lost in your eyes
You make me crazier crazier crazier

Baby you showed me what livin' is for
I don't wanna hide anymore

You lift my feet off the ground
You take me away
You make me crazier crazier
Feels like I'm falling and I
I'm lost in your eyes

You make me crazier crazier crazier
Crazier Crazier

- Taylor Swift

Why Little Boys are the Greatest Gifts...

When I first became pregnant with Sebastian my immediate thoughts were of a sparkling little princess - pink - bows - frill. If you haven't read my blog before, I have 5 nephews and 2 nieces. Boys rule the roost around here. Although my first thoughts were that I really wanted a little girl, I had wanted a baby for awhile and just wanted him or her to be perfect & healthy. I can't take the suspense, so of course, I wanted to know the sex right away. A BOY! I may have had thoughts of a girl initially, but never a second was I disappointed that we were having a little boy. I was more excited than I could ever imagined.

God knows what he is doing. I can't envision our lives any other way. Sebastian is the greatest joy that I could ever have. There is just a bond with him that completely enthralls me. It's just astonishing.

Here are some of the greatest things about having a little boy...

scraped knees
dirty chins
trucks crashed in every room
stained shirts
mud puddles
ripped jeans
grimy nails
climbing everything
rocks in his pocket
dandelion bouquets
smash-up cars
horsey
wrestling in the floor
jumping off anything
cars lined up across the room
dinosaur jammies
superhero sheets
crayon on the bedroom wall
footballs
soccer balls
basketballs
hitting golf balls with daddy
tractor rides
diving in leaves
opening doors
"I love you, Mama!"
growls & grunts
chasing bugs
playing monster
jumping on the bed
muddy shoes
camo hats like papa
play guns & sword fights
water all over the bathroom floor
messy hands
dimpled cheeks
peeing behind a tree {haha yes he does this}
guitars & motorcycles
kicking rocks
afternoon walks
blowing out candles
juicy kisses
tousled hair after lots of play
perfect glowing hair
bright blue eyed angel
longs fingers wrapped around Mommy's
ginormous hugs
smelly feet

He'll love no one else in the world like his loves his Mommy!

Fall in the Park

Wednesday was absolutely gorgeous, as has been the entire week for a change. Sebastian & I woke up & played outside until lunch - his cousin came over & they jumped on the trampoline, we blew up the giant slide from his birthday party that we haven't taken home yet {sorry Kristal ;)}, they swung & drove the "John Deere" all over the backyard. After Therron went home, we decided that it was too beautiful to go back in, so we drove through McDonald's for some lunch and headed to the park. I laid a blanket out in the grass, we ate our lunch and he played for hours. I, of course, took a gazillion pics. The day was absolutely gorgeous. The temperature was perfect. Sebastian was in a good mood, which put me in a good mood. I love Fall so much. The farmers were out picking cotton alongside the park. Sebastian couldn't quit talking about combines, picking cotton, driving tractors.

This is off subject, but it's cute how much terminology he picks up from David. Sebastian told me yesterday on the drive home from work that "they were spraying Valley". My mom thought he was saying that they were spraying the valley, but actually he overheard David & I talking about spraying Valor. {I don't know if that is spelled right, but it's some kind of herbicide.} It's funny what they pick up when you don't think they are paying attention. Oh, and he won't eat candy corn because of this little song on NickJr they played all through October - "Oh I don't like candy corn. No I don't like candy corn." Crazy kid!

Anyway, pictures from the park...

Sweet Sundays

Could there be anything else more precious in the world? As I was sitting in his bedroom floor watching him sleep so peacefully this beautiful Sunday afternoon, I thought how adored he would be by my Grandma M. She had a thing for redheads! Although he's not the red-haired, freckle-faced grandbaby that she had always hoped she would someday have, she would have loved him more than he could have ever imagined. She would have told him so many stories of when she was a child and always reminded him of how much he was adored & loved.

He would have loved the smell of fresh baked cakes & cookies all through her house that I loved when I was a child. He would have treasured all the talks & stories and the games she played. He would have held on to all the hugs and all the love that she had to give. The times that we got to spend together were limited to a few times each year, but I will always cherish how loved I felt by her. I never felt judged or held to any standards. I just felt completely adored & missed like crazy. I know that she would have made Sebastian feel the same way - loved, adored, cherished & missed like crazy when he had to go home. She would be proud of him no matter what & she would tell him every chance she had. I know that she watches out for him & sees how handsome & smart & wonderful he is and what an absolute blessing he is in our lives. And even though he may never meet her here on Earth, he will someday know why I think she is so amazing.