To my Pod,
Over the past few weeks I have come to realize that I will be a mother in the not so far off future, it could actually happen now ( not yet). While this comes as exciting new time in my life I step back and think… mom...me? Who is going to take care of me? So I began to reflect on my own experiences with you. How did you deal with all the heartache a mother goes through? Kids are mean and angry. Thinking of how I treated you during my teen years makes me cringe. I’m not strong enough to always be the bad guy, to have doors slammed in my face, to be told I’m hated. How did you do it? Because though it all you have been strong, secure, faithful, loving, selfless, understanding, tender, giving, devoted, warm, thoughtful, energetic, friendly, gentle, constant and so much more.
You have done so much and still take no credit for the incredible mother you are. So here are some things that are way over due for a thank you: When I was little you picked me up and kissed my aches and scrapes away. Cuddled with me till I fell asleep. Made sure there were no bed bugs. Let me pick out all my own clothes, no matter how many colors I had on at one. For the hundreds of bows I made you put in my hair. For every note you put in my lunch box. For sharing your raisin nuts with me, which meant I would give you one and eat the rest. For playing treasure chest with me. And when I got older for still putting notes in my back pack. For kissing my aches and scrapes thought this time they were on my heart. Staying up till who know when making the perfect prom dresses. For always coming in to make sure I was asleep safe and sound every night no matter how old I was. Reminding me to be gracious all the time. For being my friend.
I may not be able to be the remarkable mother you are, but atleast my kids will get to have you as their grandma.
Love you forever,
Your pea
Last night we babysat 2 of my cousins. Brooke and Drew (who is only 3 but about as big as me and way tougher.) First, i decided i cant have a boy. They are gross and think gross things are funny. I will keep the details to myself. But the worst part is, i told his mom and she said, "Oh thats it. Thats nothing. Just wait." They are both really cute kids though and pretty easy to take care of. (for a few hours at a time only) They played with bella, took baths, then we all watched cars.It was so cute to watch Jim with them. At the beginning of the night i had my doubts about how helpful Jim was going to be. But by the end of the night he proved me wrong. He was outside watching snails, helping them play catch with bella, keeping drew from letting bella lick his face. But my favorite was when they were winding down, snuggled up on the couch eating popcorn and playing
A few days ago we got a huge packet that we had to sign for our house. It took a long time but we were so excited it didnt matter. We were happy to do the work. Now we just have to wait for the keys and start the real work. It should only be a couple more days!!!
A few weeks ago my family and I had a chance to do a walk for M.S. So Jim and I, Sandra and Tyler, My parents, Tyler's mom, Debbie and Dan, Jenny and the twins all signed up and raised money to help find a cure. I knew paying for my cowrokers kids activities and fundraisers for school would come in handy oneday. They all pitched in and we raised a good amount. Thanks again everyone.
But this year he mad it extra special and we both took the 16th off work and spent the day together. We went to breakfast at the sugar shack. (which is the place that started our whole relationship.)Then we walked around the beach and he took me on a shopping spree to one of my favorite stores. Then we came home took an afternoon nap. Went to dinner and then a movie. It was a perfect day. 
Jim was such a good sport and was very into decorating eggs this year. Last year we never got the chance to do it and I was very upset. So this year we made a huge effort and it was adorable watching Jim being so careful. 
