Dragons... one of the many things I'm grateful for.

Last night I got into bed about 10:30. Other than John's snoring, the house was soooo quiet... both dogs were asleep at the foot of the bed, John asleep next to me and Adrey in his crib. I turned on the video monitor. I was still pretty awake, so a layed there and watched Adrey sleeping so peacefully... Sleeping in his little potato sack with his right arm by his side and his left arm bent and over his head. I could hear him snoring (like father, like son) through the monitor. After a couple of minutes I had tears rolling down my face. I had a "I have so many things to be grateful for" moment....

I feel so blessed and am just so thankful to have been given the privilege to be Adrey's mom. He is such a beautiful baby and I'm so proud of him and everything he is going to grow up to be and accomplish.... no matter WHAT that may be. I love him with every ounce of my being. I didn't think I was capable of this kind of love. We have created this perfectly "finished" human being, with miniature everything, that is 100% dependent on US. It's amazing to me.

I feel so blessed to have a husband that adores his baby and wants to spend time with him. A Daddy that comes home right after golf, instead of hanging out with the guys for drinks (although it would be PERFECTLY fine by me if he did), because he wants to see his son/wife. A husband that tells me I look beautiful even though I'm 15 pounds heavier than I used to be. A husband that fills my car up with gas, just so I don't have to be bothered with it. A husband that wants to go for early evening walks with his whole family (including both dogs!).

I feel so blessed to live 10 doors down from my sister and her family. I am grateful I have a sister that I can call my best friend too. Someone I trust, confide in and love with all my heart. Someone that makes me laugh SO hard I almost pee my pants... and have been known to actually do so on occasion. There isn't anyone else in this world that understands me like my sister. I am grateful that my sister is the one I drop Adrey off to when we go to work and that Adrey can call her his Aunt (well, not QUITE yet, but soon enough!!).

I feel so blessed to have a brother-in-law that loves and takes such good care of my sister and their girls. A brother-in-law that is so nice to me and helps me with all of my technical challenges:-) A brother-in-law that my husband doesn't just HAVE to hang out with because he's married to my sister, but a brother-in-law that he really likes and has fun with.

I feel so blessed to be the AUNT to two beautiful girls. Girls that come to my house and immediately go to the pantry because they know "Woddie" will have a treat for them. I love that they come to my house, dress up in a dragon costume that's 3 sizes too small, and make me laugh until my stomach hurts. I am so grateful they are Adrey's cousins. I love those girls with all my heart and am proud to be their Aunt.

I feel so blessed to have two of the most incredible parents in the world. Two parents that we call to "hang out" with because they're fun to be with. They're not just parents they're friends. Two parents that do all they can to take care of their family. I am grateful for the manner in which they raised me... After all, I did turn out pretty darn good!! :-) :-)

I feel so blessed to still have a Grandmother and a Grandfather here.... A Great Grandmother ("Nana") and Great Grandfather for Adrey. I am grateful that I was given the opportunity, several years ago, to live with my Grandma... we share something really special. A special something WE share that she shares with none of her other grandchildren. I am grateful for that.

I feel so blessed to have a second family in John's family. All such wonderful, colorful people that have accepted me into their family without hesitation (that I know of at least!!... hee hee hee). John's side of the family is where Adrey will have his "boy" cousins! I am grateful for all of them.

I feel so blessed to have such a great group of friends. Friends whose families are growing just like mine. Friends whose children will be friends with Adrey. Friends I know I will have for the rest of my life.

I just had to get that out and it felt sooooooooooooooooooooo good.