1. Having a family of my own. I have longed for a loving family of my own through all the years of babysitting and caring for the other families in my life. To hold my very own baby girl, and to see her daddy smile upon her with such a strong and powerful love.... well it is amazing. I pray each night to our God in thanksgiving of another amazing day - a gift of one more day - and I ask for just one more tomorrow. It is a time when I feel God so strongly teaching me about His own love for me - a love that I do not feel I deserve, and have difficulty understanding.
2. Yvonne Gray. She is my workout partner/therapist. She has listened to my complaining, whining, and absolute joyful story telling through the years as we work out our bodies and our emotions. Without her I would NEVER get up at the crack of dawn to run 6 miles in the dark and the rain. Without her I would NEVER have trained for the half-marathon. I owe my slightly normal mental state and my rockin' after-baby new bod to my dear friend Yvonne. She rules.
3. Living close enough to my family. I have a giant family. I have a dysfunctional family. I have a scattered-around-the-globe family. I have a passionate family. I really love them all, but we are so far away. I am thankful to have been able to see my nieces and nephews every chance I get. I hope to be able to visit Amanda and Amy while they are abroad. No offense Amy, buy I may wait until you get to sunny Hawaii!!
4. Taking the big leap to quit my career and become a stay-at-home-mom. Although it was so tough to make the decision (selfishly wanting the best of both worlds), I cannot imagine another day without my little girl under my very own strict tutillage (sp?). I want to give her the very best this world has to offer, and I know that is TIME. High five SAHMs.... hello MOPS... and more time for MAMBI...
5. Buying expensive jeans. It may become a narcotic-type addiction. I am telling you, people - you get what you pay for. Even if it makes you pass out to write the check.
Now, that is looking back. See me next week for resolutions. They may include the words tri-, clean, and six-pack. That's all I'm sayin....
Peace,
S-dub
