So I have this friend who recently reminded me that we have to live in the moment because we never know when our lives can be changed in an instant forever. I sometimes forget that and let things get me side tracked that really don't matter. Well, this is what matters to me: I have a husband who supports me through anything I may be going through. He is truly my biggest supporter. He still loves me when I get mad for no reason, he doesn't mind when I am not always so lady like. I can always be myself around him and he doesn't judge me. Rob knows when I am upset or nervous before I even show any signs or when he hears my voice on the phone. He knows me better than anyone else. We may not always agree or get along, but we have learned to have a mutual respect even during these times...not an easy task! I like to sleep in, he gets up early. I like to stay up late and he falls asleep as soon as he sits down. I hate shopping and he likes it. I am pretty shy around people and don't make friends easily and Rob is always talking to someone and so easy going. I can tune out the kids and the dog, it drives Rob crazy. I hate going grocery shopping, Rob usually takes the kids and does it while I am at work so I don't have too. I let him put gas in my car most of the time :--), and he does it so graciously! When I have bad news or great news, he is the one I want to share it with first. We finally realized that we should do what makes us happy instead of what makes everyone else happy. I am so grateful to have him in my life!
I remember going through the HSP with Mason a few years back. He struggled to walk because the pain was so bad and there wasn't really much we could do for him. Thank God he has grown out of that and it never came back. Doctors said it would come back about every 6 months. Mason is pretty healthy now. Mason is a pretty smart kid and I wish he wouldn't waste his talent. He is athletic and can be a loving kid. My biggest wish for him is to not be a follower and do what he knows in his heart is right. I want him to do good in school and not have to struggle through life's achievements.
When Megan was little, we started putting her in dance classes. That didn't last long, she hated it so much. She started sports in elementary school and finally found what she was good at. Basketball and softball. Academically we have been so impressed with her determination and her great spirit she has every day. She can really make her dreams come true and I am sure she will. I hope she far exceeds our expectations!
Having our scare with Merick two years ago also brought back what matters to me. He is a strep carrier and we didn't know it. It started to effect his kidney's. We had to have him on blood pressure medicine for almost a year and a pretty strict diet. Very tough on a 7 year old boy. He became an expert at getting his blood drawn. Merick is ray of sunshine, though I think we will have many sleepless nights when he gets older. His fad right now is UFC wrestling. He wants the real stuff. I told him that his mom wouldn't let him do it and I wouldn't sign a permission slip for him. He still loves WWE and can mi mick every move they make, but now a real fighter. Like I said...sleepless nights ahead of us.
This is what matters to me. Every day life making new memories with my family!
