Happy New Year! I cannot believe that it is 2014 and Gabby
is going to be 4 years old this year. Oh
how time flies when you are having fun! To ring in the New Year Gabby, Michael,
and I went over to a friend’s house and enjoyed watching them pop fireworks for
hours. Gabby enjoyed playing with her
friend Hayley and snuggling with her watching the fireworks. She didn't seem to be bothered at all by the
loudness of the popping (most of the fireworks were artillery shells). She enjoyed
playing with Morning Glory sparklers. We
went home around 10:30 because it was getting too cold. Gabby protested but passed out in minutes. I
look forward to celebrating this year with my family, especially Gabby and
Michael. I have we are going to have a year filled with fun and many joyous
memories made!
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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