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..."

Who Knew It Could be so Entertaining?

Parker has become very aware of his surroundings and focuses intently on objects around him. We were eating dinner last night and Parker was very interested in something at the dinner table. I was laughing like crazy and just had to get it on video. This is one of several of Parker's followings that night a dinner.

Talk to me...

Here is an example of the very productive conversations that have been occuring at our house for the past week. This conversation is about the parts of the body.

Lesson of the Day

Parker receives "Lessons of the Day" from his Aunt Stacey and Grandma whenever they are visiting. We decided to follow in their footsteps. Below is Parker's Lesson of the Day. He was a wonderful student and he listened intently.

This lesson is brought to you by the letter "G" and the person, Daddy.

Look What I Can Do!

Praise God!

This weekend we brought Parker to my home church in Charlotte and had him baptized. We promised to bring him up in a Christian household, making sure that God is the center of his life. My sister, Stacey, and my brother-in-law, Alan, were asked to be his Godparents. Their role is to help remind Parker the importance of faith in his everyday life. They both are already an AWESOME aunt and uncle and I know how lucky Parker is to have them in his life. It was a very special weekend for the whole family. Many family and friends came out to church on Sunday morning. Thank you to all who came to support Parker's special day.

The Perfect Blend

I have Daddy's round head and Mommy's pug nose.

I have Daddy's cute lips and his chubby little toes.

I have Mommy's long fingers...

and her big feet too.

I have Daddy's eye color, a deep ocean blue.

I have Mommy's long legs that go on for a mile.

But I have my own distinct, handsome smile.

My backside is narrow and round as can be. I have a perfectly mixed personality.

I am the perfect blend of my Mommy and my Daddy.

But inside and out I am my own special me!