Thankfulness

Tomorrow MK is 3 weeks old. My...I feel like I have learned and experienced a lot in these three weeks. Something that stands out right now is how blessed I am with a family that has sacrificed so much to help.

My husband has been constant through everything. I have cried, snapped, over analyized, demanded, and handed over MK to him (along with her fussy time) when I needed a break. He has been patient, loving, and a quiet consistent shoulder for me to lean on. He has also become a wonderful daddy who is exceptionally good at rocking MK. I love my husband and know that God knew what he was doing when he allowed him to enter my life. I have fallen more in love with him as I have seen him in his new role.

My mom has sacrificed so much time, sleep, and has been a soundboard for me to talk to during these three weeks. I had no idea how much I would need my mother as I became a mother myself. There's no one else that could have filled in for what she has done for me. Anyone who knows her, knows how much she serves others and puts their needs above her own. She has shown this many times as a grandma to MK and a mother to me. Thank you mom for providing this example. And don't worry...I'm not through with you yet. And thank you dad for giving up your wife so many days and nights. She will return in gradual increments.

Both of my sisters have been there for me as well during these three weeks. Holly drove all the way from Houston to be there for MK's birth. It means a lot that she would drive 12 hours and made me feel like she really was happy to do it. She has been giving me some PT help and most importantly she has been praying for me during this time. I can always know that Holly is praying for me and is genuine in her concern.

I think I have called Kizzy almost everyday asking for her expert advice in parenting. I have always looked up to her as a mother. Her children always seem so content, loved, and healthy AND somehow she always appears so peaceful and relaxed. She is a great mother. If I can do anywhere close to her with MK, I will be doing good. Thanks for being patient with me Kiz in all my questions and concerns. Just know that I do it, because you've been such a great example for me.

Wrapping up... Thank you God for providing me with these people that have blessed me as I transition to a mother. I feel overwhelmed with thankfulness.