Sunday, March 31, 2013
101?
So apparently I have written 100 blog posts! Wow! That's the most I think I've ever written in anything. A journal or xanga! haha! Anyone remember xanga? Yeah, I don't even remember what I wrote on there. Mostly dramatic stuff since I had it when I was young! LOL So happy 101 post to me! :)
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Just Piggy Backing.....
So I have a new friend who just posted a blog praising her husband. (http://agonzalez1010.blogspot.com/2013/03/bragging-on-my-man.html) After reading her post I realized I do not give my husband enough verbal credit. I sure do appreciate the things he does in my head but I don't think I say OUT LOUD enough, how much I actually DO appreciate him! So I'm going to piggy back off my new friend Arielle's idea and dedicate a blog post to him! :) Hope you don't mind Arielle!
My husband is amazing. Bottom line. When I think about all his qualities and personality traits it all comes back to him just overall being awesome sauce. Does he have flaws? Why yes! Of course! He wouldn't be human otherwise. But overall he is one of the best men I've ever known in my entire life.
He and I grew up together. He used to be so weird and sheltered. Which really wasn't his fault. His parents chose to raise him a certain way (which happened to be near complete opposite of how I was raised) and as a result he came off almost like an un-known creature to me. Even as a young child I didn't hate him or anything, I just didn't understand him. haha! Anyways, once we started talking through text I had an instant connection. We had to text because he was stationed in Maryland and I was still living in good 'ol Virginia. We talked about him being in the Coast Guard. And how surprised I was that he even owned a cell phone and knew what texting was! haha! Hey! If you knew their family growing up, you'd know EXACTLY why I'd be so surprised. LOL Anyways, he was definitely someone who was more sensitive than I was. I tend to be more hard (never crying) and have a "just deal with it" attitude. He was definitely more sensitive and had a very caring type friendship with me. Of course it didn't take very long for me to fall in love with that and appreciate how much he was always there for me even though he lived in a different state. And that's how it all began. Him being there for me (even from far away) and just caring in a way no other guy and hardly any friend had. I had a best friend who knew and understood me like no one else...but she's about the only one. LOL Anyways, so that's where it all started.
Since being married (4 years this June) he and have been through a few things. I'd say we have it pretty good because so far we've had nothing extreme to deal with. But since marriage we've had 2 boys. Our first year of marriage I got pregnant right away and we had some ups and downs with that....in regards to our marriage. I was NOT the same person during pregnancy #1. My hormones were sent on a crazy roller coaster ride, meanwhile EVERYTHING on my body was changing. We both shared such excitement over the pregnancy and joy of starting a family but I will admit I started stupid arguments frequently for no good reason besides my hormone's were making me crazy. haha! He took it like a champ! He also spoils the heck out of me! I've never been spoiled. I mean, sure I got treats...but no one's ever cared/treated me like I was THE most important person in the world. It's done wonders for my self-esteem. My self-esteem isn't where he'd like it to be but it's grown in leaps since 4-5 years ago when we first got together. And that's because he's always so sweet to me. If he could, he'd give me any little thing I wanted. Of course money is always an issue....but besides "things" he feeds my soul emotionally and spiritually. Which is really the more important things in life.
In regards to his children, this man always goes above and beyond. He got up just as much as I did when we had newborns. Not as much when I was nursing but he was always awake and ready to help if I needed anything. I appreciate his equal participation in raising/caring for our children. We both wanted a family and my stance on the whole father role is that because they equally participated in making the baby they can equally participate in helping raise/care for the child. Thankfully I don't even have to tell Theo this. I mean we talked about it before we got married but he's on his own gone above and beyond. Of course he doesn't exactly "equally" care for the children. Because I am home with them all day every day. But he does more than his fair share when he's away working and providing for his family. He absolutely HATES his job. And yes, I hear constant complaints about it etc.....but he still does it because he knows he has a family he needs to financially provide for. He always seems to make wise decisions concerning his job. For example....he is in law enforcement in the Coast Guard. In Detroit, Michigan! Dangerous area. So his life is on the line quite frequently. But he always thinks about his family and making wise decisions to protect himself because he knows that he doesn't want to leave his family without husband/father. Like I just found out the other day, when they do ice rescue training, they're not required to wear their bullet proof vests. Apparently he chooses to wear them because he knows there area they are at is a dangerous area and he doesn't want to risk his life if someone decides to drive by and shoot at them. That made me so happy to hear. I didn't know that but it makes me so proud to know that he makes these decisions for his family! He doesn't hesitate to change a diaper. Poopy or wet. He doesn't hesitate to get up at night when one of the kids has a nightmare or is just crying. He is a crazy great father.
I know I've already talked about how great of a husband he is, but I feel the need to emphasize that despite hating his job and staying busy being a father (cause we have little one's and there's hardly EVER any free time) he ALWAYS makes time for me. It amazes me because he WANTS to spend time and be there for me. It's not like he's doing it because it's his duty. He needs me as much as I need him and that in and of itself is amazing to me. Having someone who loves me as much as I love them.
God gets all the glory for this. And how awesome my husband is! Of course he's not perfect and there are areas in which he could improve....but that's all of us. Because we're all human and we all have sin. But I wouldn't trade a single minute I've had him in my life. I wouldn't want anyone else. He is so loving and I hope I never have to be without him.
Thanks for all you do babe! Sorry I just now realized I don't praise you enough! Love you!
My husband is amazing. Bottom line. When I think about all his qualities and personality traits it all comes back to him just overall being awesome sauce. Does he have flaws? Why yes! Of course! He wouldn't be human otherwise. But overall he is one of the best men I've ever known in my entire life.
He and I grew up together. He used to be so weird and sheltered. Which really wasn't his fault. His parents chose to raise him a certain way (which happened to be near complete opposite of how I was raised) and as a result he came off almost like an un-known creature to me. Even as a young child I didn't hate him or anything, I just didn't understand him. haha! Anyways, once we started talking through text I had an instant connection. We had to text because he was stationed in Maryland and I was still living in good 'ol Virginia. We talked about him being in the Coast Guard. And how surprised I was that he even owned a cell phone and knew what texting was! haha! Hey! If you knew their family growing up, you'd know EXACTLY why I'd be so surprised. LOL Anyways, he was definitely someone who was more sensitive than I was. I tend to be more hard (never crying) and have a "just deal with it" attitude. He was definitely more sensitive and had a very caring type friendship with me. Of course it didn't take very long for me to fall in love with that and appreciate how much he was always there for me even though he lived in a different state. And that's how it all began. Him being there for me (even from far away) and just caring in a way no other guy and hardly any friend had. I had a best friend who knew and understood me like no one else...but she's about the only one. LOL Anyways, so that's where it all started.
Since being married (4 years this June) he and have been through a few things. I'd say we have it pretty good because so far we've had nothing extreme to deal with. But since marriage we've had 2 boys. Our first year of marriage I got pregnant right away and we had some ups and downs with that....in regards to our marriage. I was NOT the same person during pregnancy #1. My hormones were sent on a crazy roller coaster ride, meanwhile EVERYTHING on my body was changing. We both shared such excitement over the pregnancy and joy of starting a family but I will admit I started stupid arguments frequently for no good reason besides my hormone's were making me crazy. haha! He took it like a champ! He also spoils the heck out of me! I've never been spoiled. I mean, sure I got treats...but no one's ever cared/treated me like I was THE most important person in the world. It's done wonders for my self-esteem. My self-esteem isn't where he'd like it to be but it's grown in leaps since 4-5 years ago when we first got together. And that's because he's always so sweet to me. If he could, he'd give me any little thing I wanted. Of course money is always an issue....but besides "things" he feeds my soul emotionally and spiritually. Which is really the more important things in life.
In regards to his children, this man always goes above and beyond. He got up just as much as I did when we had newborns. Not as much when I was nursing but he was always awake and ready to help if I needed anything. I appreciate his equal participation in raising/caring for our children. We both wanted a family and my stance on the whole father role is that because they equally participated in making the baby they can equally participate in helping raise/care for the child. Thankfully I don't even have to tell Theo this. I mean we talked about it before we got married but he's on his own gone above and beyond. Of course he doesn't exactly "equally" care for the children. Because I am home with them all day every day. But he does more than his fair share when he's away working and providing for his family. He absolutely HATES his job. And yes, I hear constant complaints about it etc.....but he still does it because he knows he has a family he needs to financially provide for. He always seems to make wise decisions concerning his job. For example....he is in law enforcement in the Coast Guard. In Detroit, Michigan! Dangerous area. So his life is on the line quite frequently. But he always thinks about his family and making wise decisions to protect himself because he knows that he doesn't want to leave his family without husband/father. Like I just found out the other day, when they do ice rescue training, they're not required to wear their bullet proof vests. Apparently he chooses to wear them because he knows there area they are at is a dangerous area and he doesn't want to risk his life if someone decides to drive by and shoot at them. That made me so happy to hear. I didn't know that but it makes me so proud to know that he makes these decisions for his family! He doesn't hesitate to change a diaper. Poopy or wet. He doesn't hesitate to get up at night when one of the kids has a nightmare or is just crying. He is a crazy great father.
I know I've already talked about how great of a husband he is, but I feel the need to emphasize that despite hating his job and staying busy being a father (cause we have little one's and there's hardly EVER any free time) he ALWAYS makes time for me. It amazes me because he WANTS to spend time and be there for me. It's not like he's doing it because it's his duty. He needs me as much as I need him and that in and of itself is amazing to me. Having someone who loves me as much as I love them.
God gets all the glory for this. And how awesome my husband is! Of course he's not perfect and there are areas in which he could improve....but that's all of us. Because we're all human and we all have sin. But I wouldn't trade a single minute I've had him in my life. I wouldn't want anyone else. He is so loving and I hope I never have to be without him.
Thanks for all you do babe! Sorry I just now realized I don't praise you enough! Love you!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Three and Counting........
Well today's the big day for Collin! He is transitioning from a crib to a toddler bed. I was very reluctant to switch him, however, he was DESTROYING my crib. He'd pulled plastic off (don't ask me how cause I have NO clue, I couldn't do it if I tried), both the boys will go under it and push up the grate which in turn scratched my crib up. It was just starting to take too much wear. So in preservation for the hopeful arrival of the next child, I had to make the leap. I say "I" because it's really me. He honestly will be fine. Although right now we're at 3x's and counting. That's THREE times of me getting up to spank him because he's gotten out of his bed. I knew that was going to happen. (Make that 4 times...just had to get up again)He's a wild child which is why I've kept him "caged" for so long. But lemme tell you, he's taking this better than I am. While I was taking down the crib I was near bawling my eyes out. It was ridiculous. Why? Because I've never had to take down my crib without knowing it would go right back up. We took it down for our move from Maryland to Michigan. I knew it'd be going right back up in preparation for Collin's arrival. Now?! It's just going down to the basement. I'm not pregnant, I'm not sure when I will be again and it just makes me so sad that MY baby is growing up. I know (at least hopefully) it'll go back up eventually....but I'm not ready to be done having babies and it just makes me so sad. So, things have seemed to quiet down. Maybe it will only take 4 times?! Psht! Yeah right! I'm sure even if this is it for tonight it'll probably start again tomorrow. LOL So, here are some pictures. But I just had to do a quick blog and record this. Because this is by far a milestone for Collin Henry! :)
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