What I learned in 2013

2013 taught me a ton...

Here is what I learned...
-you end up where you are supposed to be even if it doesn't feel like it at first
-no one is invincible
-appreciate everyday that you have because you never know what will happen next
-you only have a small circle of control...worry within your circle of control only...leave the rest to GOD
-I may not be the perfect parent, but God entrusted me with my baby boy and I am going to do the best I can everyday!
-sometimes you just have to stop and play
-parenting is so HARD
-not all relationships are worth fighting for
-you can't change people...sometimes you have to settle for what they are giving you and expect less
-what it feels like to be unhappy with your job
-God has a plan for me even if it doesn't seem to be the plan I had for myself.  :)

How do you like me now

Zealand's current loves...

John deere green
john deere juice
Elf on the Shelf
Little Bill Christmas
cowboy boots
spagetti O's
GoGurts

"I love Papaw more."

You never know what Z will say!

My Mom (Nana) was trying to get Zealand to sit on her lap instead of my Dad's (Papaw).  

Nana:  Zealand won't you come sit on my lap

Z:  Nana, I really like to sit on Papaw's lap

Nana:  I know, but can't you come and sit with me for a little while, I love you so much.

Z:  I love you too Nana, but I do love Papaw more

POOR NANA!!  :)

Christmas Eve

It is Christmas Eve and here I sit...holding your feet in my lap, listening to Peppa Pig's Christmas that you insisted on watching before you went to sleep.  I love you so much!  Christmas Eve makes me realize how important you are to me and how lucky I am that God chose me to be your Mom. Your Dad and I are trying to raise you the best way we know how.  We may not make the best choices (believe me sometimes I definitely make the wrong ones) but all of our choices are made to help you become the best person you can be.  You never fail to make me smile, your hugs can move the mountains of my heart...they do so everyday!  I never truly understood how much my heart could love until I had you.  I know that you really want and need a sibling, but I just don't seem to be cut out to make that happen.  Hopefully you will continue to bond and grow close with our family so that you have someone no matter what.  I love you forever!