Thinking...

Well this week seems to be flying by really fast...I can hardly find a moment to breathe! But in a good way I suppose...at least I'm staying busy. But despite all the busy-ness that I've been handling lately, I've also been afforded quite a bit of time to ponder and think about my life.

I had a doctor's appointment on Monday. It was the dreaded glucose test...*shudder* but I was also afforded the luxury, I suppose I should say, of having another ultrasound to check on little Hudson. Rest assured he is doing wonderfully and growing at a lovely rate...not to mention the fact that he is an extremely active little guy who loves to roll and kick and wiggle in my tummy...that's what he's doing right now...

And being able to experience pregnancy again started me thinking about my life. I admit this pregnancy was a bit of a shock to me when we first found out and I was nervous about how we'd make it through things, especially since we had agreed that we wanted to wait to have another baby...but it would seem the Lord had other plans in mind...and I realized quickly, that I was actually happy about welcoming another baby. And I've also come to realize just how much I need my children in my life. I need to see those delicate little faces with those big smiles and I need to be able to hold those tiny hands and kiss scraped knees. I need to cuddle my babies and clean up their messes...I need them in my life. And I think the Lord understood that...far better than I did when I first found out that I was expecting again...

Something else I've realized a great deal this week is how at peace I feel right now in my life. Things aren't always going perfectly and we have hiccups in our life and trials we need to face, but lately I feel so grateful for all that I've been blessed with. I feel so much peace and calm right now. I feel love from my friends, family, and my Heavenly Father. Thank you to all who have touched my life with your kindness and love. I truly and honestly cherish and appreciate you. This is what life is for and about...and I wouldn't change my relationships with you for anything...