Thankful

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I am soooo excited for Thanksgiving this year!  It's been such a busy Fall that we barely celebrated Halloween but I am taking today off to give my full attention to Thanksgiving prep.  We're also having all of our interior doors replaced today and a new light fixture installed in the upstairs hallway.  I was so happy that both of these could get squeezed in before we entertain tomorrow.

Every year when we go around the table and say what we're thankful for, I always say "my family" (because it's true!).  This year, I double mean it, though.  I spent Lily's first 4 years not really sure if I wanted to have a 2nd child and then the next almost 2 wanting it but not sure if it was going to happen.  Now, we've got an almost 1 year old!  

I pinch myself every day because I really do feel so thankful for our little guy.  He's such a happy dude and brings us so much joy.  He's such an easy going baby; always laughing and waving at everyone.  

He's also shown us how kind, patient and compassionate Lily is.  We were a little worried that after 7 years of being an only child, she wouldn't be crazy about having a little brother in the mix.  Instead, she genuinely loves having him around and constantly says things like "I can't believe I used to not have a brother," and "Jason is my favorite person on the planet."  Sometimes when it looksl ike she's "bugging" him & I'm about to tell her to leave him alone, I look over at his face and he's perfectly content.  He loves any attention from his big sister.

All that said, I always felt, and still feel, that if we hadn't had a 2nd child, we would have been OK.  We were lucky enough to have Lily and I never had that feeling that 1 wasn't enough or that our family wasn't complete without another.  So for anyone reading who is trying for a 2nd and going through fertility issues (it seems to be pretty common), or who is wondering whether you should have a 2nd, I hope this doesn't make you feel sad.  And feel free to reach out if you want to chat.  Family planning is an emotional roller coaster & I'm a pretty open book about my experience & what it's like to have kids pretty far apart in age.

Anyway, much love to my peeps & Happy Thanksgiving!

I think we're entering the final day of the sink bath stage... he's just too darn big!

Lily & I put this hat on him at Old Navy last week and pretty much haven't taken it off since.

Deep in conversation.

Lookin' so pretty and grown up.

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