Truly Blessed

You know, my life journey has taken me on many curvy roads...but I ended up with a wonderful husband and two beautiful children. I may have had a late start married at 32 and first baby at 37...but you know, I believe God had this plan for me, and I am so grateful for the life I have. No, life isn't perfect and there is never enough money...but my family is my life and I can't imagine it any other way. So, today I am very emotional and feeling very blessed and I just thought I would share.

Emma just turned 2 on Saturday. She is a wonderful, beautiful and bright little girl. She has a very independant streak and reminds me a lot of myself. Her vocabulary is huge and she loves to talk and read books. I think she has memorized 5 or so and knows the words by the pages in many others. My favorite thing is to watch her dancing in front of her favorite pre school show, yo gabba gabba. Too cute.

Micah is my handsome, good baby. He just turned 3 months today. So much different than my daughter. Any worry that I had about being able to love another baby as much as Emma went right out the window as soon as I heard his sweet cry. He has the cutest smile and the hungriest cry, both steal my heart. My favorite thing is to watch him follow me across the room when I walk by.

My husband and I have had 10 strong years. He is my best friend. We rarely have an argument and prefer to spend all of our spare time together or as a family. He recently bought me flowers and a card that said how great I am as a mother and spouse...yes, a romantic at heart, but one of the things I love about him. Recently my favorite thing he did was to buy Emma a card from Hallmark when she went on the big potty for the first time. He is so thoughtful and such a good daddy.

Next week I have to go back to work and it is breaking my heart. I want to be a stay at home mom so bad. But, even with this coming I am thankful and feel blessed to have a good job. I will only work part time in the evenings and during the weekends...maybe 16 hours. And when the kids aren't with me they will be with their papi.

I know this post was all about me...but I feel I give a lot to the board and just wanted to share back to those of you who have supported me through this journey. Yes, there has been drama, but I have made some life long friends here and can't imagine doing this without your words of wisdom, advice and friendship...so for that I am truly blessed as well.

I added 2 new pics in my siggy. Sorry they are so small, but these are my future USC trojans! Thanks for reading my gloating!! Shari

 Aww Shari,
Your family is so beautiful! You are so truly blessed. And your husband.... What a sweetie that is very thoughtful. You are a great lady and I just want to tell you how truly blessed we are to have you on this board!!!!! Glad things are going well :)
 

Shari, you certainly have been truly blessed. You have a beautiful family and a sweetie pie for a hubby. Not too many people can truly say that.

I'm glad you posted about how YOU are doing!! Personally, I love reading positive posts....there are so many "woe is me" type of posts you know, that it is very uplifting and refreshing when someone posts the many things that they DO have and have such a positive outlook on life.

I hope God continues to bless you!

That is awesome and I think it's great that you shared that with us all. I am so glad everyone is well and doing great!

Shari - you are one lucky lady! 2 beautiful children and a wonderful husband! Thank You for sharing this story. reminds us all to look at the great things we have in life.

Thank You for being so informative and supportive for everyone TTC. You answered so many of my questions along the way and I am truly grateful!

Love the new pics of the kids! They are totally adorable!

Liz

sniff, sniff....wiping tears! I have loved following your journey and honestly can still remember you posting about your BFP with Emma and then waiting to know if it was a boy or a girl...it was so exciting. Even when you were having difficulties with TTC you were such a cheerleader and awesome support for everyone else, and remained gracious and kind in doing so, when others may feel bitter and jealous...myself included. It is a hard road with TTC and I think you have a great attitude and God has blessed you with two amazing babies that you so deserve. I am glad all is working out for you. Hugs!

Where is the Kleenex? Making me cry. I am glad you were finally have to have your two miracles. Enjoy every moment with them and your wonderful hubby. I am sorry that you have to go back to work. Money should grow on trees. Nothing wrong with gloating. Take care and give those babies an extra hug.
Tami

What an inspiring story. It just warmed the heart, and its so nice to read about someone who is so completley in love with their family and life! Thanks for sharing!

You're right - you are blessed, you do have two beautiful babies and a romantic, loving husband.  Money may be tight, and you may not get to be that stay at home mom...but those are minor pay offs for the blessings you have. 

Thanks for always being there cheering the rest of us on!