Thankful

This past weekend was, of course, American Thanksgiving. First of all let me say, it's incredible being a Canadian living in the United States. Why? Well because I get to celebrate TWO Thanksgivings! I enjoy this fact - for two reasons. Of course, for the over eating of food, but more importantly for the reminder of being thankful.

I truly consider myself to be a thankful person. I am and have been so very blessed in my life and have numerous blessings to be thankful for and I am thankful for them more than twice a year. I love that the two countries that I have lived in set aside time to reflect and say 'thanks'.

Brogan at the head of the table

This year was especially special. Brogan's first Thanksgiving. Though he doesn't understand what went on this weekend, why Papa and Gramma were here, or why there is such thing as 'Thanksgiving', he still had his first. And if I may, I will say that he has much to be thankful for. He has food to eat everyday (five or more times a day), he has clothes to cover his little body and diapers for his little bum. :) He has more toys and stuffed animals than he knows what to do with. He lives in a house with running, clean water and heat that turns on before it gets too cold. He has a Daddy and a Mommy that love him to the moon and back and would do anything for him. Not to mention, the 6 Grandmas, 4 Grampas, 3 Uncles, 2 Aunts, and one first cousin that love him very much (plus the equally important great- uncles, and aunts and 2nd cousins and so on). My son is BLESSED to say the least. And why shouldn't he be? Why can't every child have these blessings? I may never know why. All I can do is thank God that we live where we live and have the things that we do and teach my son to be just as thankful.

 

And so, I am thankful. Thankful for my extended family and how I was brought up in a loving home that taught me right from wrong. Thankful for my immediate family - my handsome loving husband and my precious baby boy. Thankful for the friends and mentors that helped shape me into the woman I am today. Thankful for a God who is not distant, that loves me through my faults and humaness every day! And for so much more... that of which will be spoken of in the future. 

 

I am simply thankful. For everything.

Perspective

Last Saturday, November 3, 2012, my baby was 7 months old! Today, Tuesday November 6, he is 31 weeks old. And yesterday, yours truly, celebrated the 2nd anniversary of my 25th birthday. :)  How is this possible?  

You've heard them say it ' time flies when you're having fun', or 'just wait until you get married and have kids, then time will really go fast'. They weren't lying. As I ponder my 25+ years (I'm not in denial), I wonder - where DID the time go? There have been times in my life when I honestly thought I would never see the light or never grow 'up' - time just seemed to stand still. But then all of  sudden, someone hit fast-forward! Where is the pause button?

Life as a college student is fond memory - yet it feels like a lifetime ago! And I'm not that old! Only four years ago did I graduate. Then there is high school.. what? I have special memories, with friends and family during that time, but already most of it is a fog. I couldn't tell you my class schedule, or what shampoo I used at that time (who could?) - but I can tell you who my friends were and how I enjoyed spending my time. 

The past 7 months have been such a wonderful time in my life. I have watched a tiny person, grow, learn and explore the world around him so quickly! I want to remember EVERYTHING..and again only 7 months into it, I am forgetting. Some days are a blur - how do I remember? I do keep a baby book, and a journal every once and awhile. I think that will help me remember these precious days as I get older.. and forget. 

When I look at Brogan, I can't imagine what my life would be like without him and I am amazed with his perfection that was created by myself, my hubby and of course, My God! Every day is something new for Brogan. He never ceases to amaze me. 

Only 7 months ago, I did not know this boy. I was a wife, a daughter, a sister, a (great) granddaughter a (great) niece and I friend. Now I can add, Mother. Something I have always dreamed about and now - I am! 7 months/31 weeks as a Mother and I am forever changed! 

My perspective on life has changed. It's about Brogan now. How can I make his life easier? What can I do for him today, that will help him tomorrow? Every little decision Chris and I make right now will impact Brogan's little life. Whoa - no pressure! :) He has opened my eyes to so many things on only 7 months! What will the next 7 years show me? And about that pause button? Who has it???? 

Though I feel scattered and not really knowing what the purpose of writing this entry is I am learning to enjoy my today and soak up every minute before it's just a memory.