Michael celebrated his first Father's Day in Dallas with his family. Gabby wore an adorable onsie that Michale's mom made that said "Happy Father's Day" and "I love Daddy." Michael and I aren't really gift people so he got a golf towl that said "World's Greatest Dad" and a framed picture of him and Gabby. After opening gifts we went to lunch to surprise my friend Erin (who cried, she was so excited to see us and meet Gabby). Then we finally got to see our friends Brendon and Priscilla's new house, which was beautiful. It was wonderful getting to see them all we've really missed them. It was a simple Father's Day but I think Michael enjoyed it.
Everyone knows that being a parent is full of sacrifices and some are more difficult than others. So far being a Mom I have "sacrificed" my skin thanks to stretch marks, my youthfulness, thanks to the worries that cause the new wrinkles I notice weekly, my pretty legs thanks to the varicose veins I received during pregnancy that never went away, the comfort of sitting thanks to the back pain I have had ever since pregnancy, a good night’s sleep, and the list goes on... However, none of these things truly feel like a sacrifice (although I do miss sleep and my non-damaged body) they are just part of being a mommy and I wouldn't trade parenthood for anything! Today, however, a very difficult sacrifice was made, although I know it was the only choice. Ranger, the dog Michael and I had for 7 ½ years, was given to a new home today. He bit Gabby on her head when she was about 9 months old and then about a week ago he nipped at her and unfortunately that was the last straw. M
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