A Fun Filled Weekend Ahead

Shortly after work today Kyler and I are headed to meet Randy near St. Louis for a fun filled Mother's Day weekend! It's amazing how excited I get about short little trips. Goes to show just how much I get out these days!!! Saturday we plan to get up bright and early and head to the Zoo....lions and tigers, and bears oh my! Kyler keeps talking about all of the animals, especially those head picking, butt itching, furry little creatures we call monkeys! I don't know whose more excited about the zoo.....him or I?!?! Don't let Randy fool you...I think he's pretty thrilled himself! Joining us at the zoo will be Papa Randy, Grandma Cathy, Aunt Erin, and cousin Ava & Aubrie. We are looking forward to some quality family time!!

On Sunday we are headed to a Cardinal's game!!! FINALLY! Randy has already been to two this season, and not to mention he got to see a World Series game...so not fair! I don't remember which game, but i'm sure he'd be happy to inform you!! I can't wait to watch those hunk of baseball players in their tight pants.....what I meant to really say is that I can't wait to make several memories that'll last a lifetime!!! It's also run the bases day at the ballpark so I'll be sure to have my camera and video recorder ready.

 Last time Kyler went to St. Louis he was probably around 8 months and we did the same exact thing...the Zoo & a Cardinal's game. I think both events will be a lot more exciting for all of us as Kyler will have somewhat or a recollection of things...because believe me that child doesn't forget ANYTHING!

Of course there will be recent pictures to come but for now here are a few good ones from our last trip!!

What great timing! I sure did pick a fantastic time to begin a lifelong family blog! This mom’s emotions having been going haywire lately. It could be due to the fact that I miss my wonderful husband something bad as he’s been slaving away for the railroad working out of town. One of the perks of being a “railroaders” wife. Though I feel completely blessed that my husband has a wonderful job, it definitely breaks my heart when Kyler and I have to tell him goodbye every dreaded Sunday evening. Whoever said being a parent was easy is definitely crazy, especially a “single” mother {except on weekends}  I think that’s what I’ve been struggling with most these days…taking care of the “terrible 2” year old. I should put into consideration that him acting out probably has something to do with daddy being gone during the week. I know he misses him! It’s quite obvious on Friday evening when he walks through that front door. I’ve never seen a child’s face light up so much. He grabs a hold of his neck and doesn’t let go, then he showers him with millions of kisses. Quite frankly I’m jealous….I don’t get that many kisses during our entire week together!! It’s possibly the most precious thing I’ve ever seen though. I can’t help but feel so overjoyed every time I see those two together to know that two people fell in love and created such a miracle. Those thoughts cross my mind frequently and I find myself alone grinning from ear to ear. If someone saw me randomly smiling so big they’d probably think I’m crazy….i’d simply put them in their place by saying “don’t worry I’m just overwhelmed by all of God’s blessings”, because indeed I am. I’m far more blessed than I could have ever imagined!  I’m such a proud wife and mommy, and although I don’t always know how to show it I’m extremely thankful for this wonderful life I’ve {we’ve} been given. Being a parent you sure do have to sacrifice a lot of things, one of those being time with your spouse. It’s so hard after spending every waking day with the one you love for the past 6 years and then having a child that basically needs your undivided attention 24/7. It leaves no room for extra time together and at times it’s hard to grasp that concept, but times change as we get older. We both struggle with the fact that our alone time is greatly reduced, but then we look at what God has given us and we honestly can’t complain. I just want {him} to know that I’ve loved him for 8 strong years and though some things have changed my love has not and will not. I love him more today than I did yesterday, and that bond definitely was a whole lot stronger on November 4, 2009…the day he became the father of my child….