March 23, 2010

Today was absolutely exhausting! But I got everything done that I planned, and I'm grateful for that. I made it to the gym before everything else, and I think that set me on the right path for the rest of the day. I'm grateful though, for a couple of things.

In 2008, I went back to school to study cosmetology. I fell in love and found I have a real passion and "knack" for it. Since then, I've been having some real difficulties getting my license with the state of TX for various reasons, so I've put it on hold. I have been offering my services to my mommy's group, and a couple of people have taken me up on it. After today's client though, I know I need to get my license. I loved it, and I've received so much positive feedback it's amazing. Regardless of how much I love Ellie, there is just something so rewarding to have someone give you a pat on the back and say "good job." I'm grateful for both the luxury of being able to stay home with Ellie as well as having a skill that can get me somewhere!

Another thing I'm grateful for is Ellie's presence. I met another military spouse who looked like she was in her third trimester. I asked her which baby number she was on and she hesitated just for a second. She then told me this was baby number 5!! How crazy is that?! And right after telling me that, she also informed me that two years ago, three of her children died in a car accident. She has her eldest, who is 13, and now this one coming, her first boy. What was even worse was that the three little girls died on the eldest child's birthday. How horribly sad is that? I can't even begin to comprehend the emotions that that family had to endure. Ellie is definitely a blessing to me and I pray to God that nothing fatal happens to her. I honestly cannot picture my life without her in it! She is healthy and vibrant. She fiery and charismatic. She loving and nurturing. She's my baby, and I'll always see her that way.

There are so many things today, in this age, to be grateful for. I will always be grateful for Ellie.

"A mother's treasure is her daughter." ~Catherine Pulsifer, Inspirational Words of Wisdom

Good night.