Blessed

I have to admit how blessed I feel to be raising Parker with Aaron. We have not had an "easy" first three months with our little guy, but I have had the best partner to tackle the tough times. Aaron has been such a tremendous support for me. He always encourages me to talk about my feelings and struggles as a mom, and doesn't judge me for what I say. He recognizes when I am at my breaking point, and does 100% of the Parker duties (including mid-night feedings) to give me a break. He takes over at night when he gets home from work to give me some time to get stuff done around the house. He encourages me daily to keep my head up and keep going forward. When there are times that I am truly overwhelmed, he encourages me to enjoy every moment, as they will be gone before we know it. Aaron reminds me that this too shall pass (whatever it might be) and that we are in it together. I know without an ounce of doubt that he will be there for me and Parker at any moment in time. He has already had such a strong presence in both of our lives and I feel truly grateful for having him as my husband and my son's daddy.

At church this Sunday my pastor said something that really stuck with me:

"Peace is not the absence of conflict. Rather it is the harmony of all things." This one statement made me look at being a mom in a very different light. I have to realize that we are a family, working together as one to achieve different goals. There will be conflict, hard times, and discouraging moments along the way. But if we work as "one", we will find peace in the midst of it all. I am so lucky to have a husband who I get to share this journey with. One who loves me and Parker unconditionally. One who encourages me daily. One who supports our family structure. One who works hard to provide financially for our family to allow me the chance to stay at home. One who helps me focus on the positive side of things. One who is an awesome dad to his son and an incredible husband to his wife.

Aaron...thank you for the man that you are and the woman that you encourage me to be. I love you to the moon and back ;)

"So when you say forever, can't you see? You've already captured me..."