Hellooooo! I'm alive! I'm sooo sorry that I've been MIA. This pregnancy is really taking a toll on me (mostly morning sickness [all day long...] with the occasional migraine...). But we're truckin' along... It'll all be worth it in the end.
Anyway... Today's my birthday! As I was falling asleep last night I found myself reflecting back upon the past year. So much has happened and changed! It's been almost an entire year since Thomas and I both lost our jobs... just two months before my due date. Even though my 23rd year may not have started off on the best of terms... The circumstances really gave Thomas and I the time to develop our faith and our marriage. We were blessed to have such an amazing support system of friends and family who really helped us when Chloe was born.
Little Chloe-Ann... Probably the best thing that happened during my 23rd year. Time really does speed up once you have a baby. She's the most amazing blessing that Thomas and I have ever received and she honestly amazes us
every single day. In fact... Her birthday present to me was that she finally gained the confidence to stand without holding on to anything (I think she also likes the fact that Thomas and I cheer her on every time she stands with no hands). ^_^
The next biggest blessing had to have been the opportunity for my family and I to move to Washington. We absolutely love it here and God has been setting everything up for us at the perfect times. We can't wait to see what else the world has to offer us!
I have found that lately I've been setting more and more goals for myself... I don't know if it's because we're really on our own now and it's what's keeping me on track... or I'm just getting older and that's what grown ups do? Anyway... I started thinking about things in my life that I could improve and make even better than it already is.
*Clears throat*
Here's my list of goals that I want to accomplish in the next year.
01 - Continue to build my relationship with God.
Over the past year and a half I have truly found my faith and I am beginning to really feel happy and comfortable with what I believe in. I now see how God plays a role in every aspect of my life... And that he constantly wants to shower us all with his love and blessings, while also teaching us very important life lessons. I feel like I've learned a lot about patience and gratitude over the past year. After losing our jobs I found myself truly putting my faith in God... that even when it seemed like we were about to stumble He would come through for us. My relationship with God has really blossomed over this past year... And I look forward to continuing my beautiful spiritual and religious journey.
02 - Keep up with my blog!
I know... I didn't keep up with my New Year's resolution of putting up one post every week. But I think I got pretty far for my first true shot at blogging... especially given the circumstances. You know: moving over 2,000 miles away from all our family and friends, having a tough pregnancy thus far... I know... these are excuses. But that's why I'm renewing my resolution for my New Year ;)
03 - Thomas.
Thomas and I have grown so much over the past year... not only as individuals, but also as a couple and as parents. No relationship is ever perfect... and Thomas and I are constantly pushing each other to be the best that we can be. I will admit that at times it can be a bit overwhelming to think that in six short months we will be welcoming Peanut into our family, but knowing that I have a strong and supportive husband quickly helps to calm my restless mind. I look forward to everything this upcoming year has to offer Thomas and me.
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04 - Follow my heart. Speak up. Megan first.
What starts a lot of stuff between Thomas and I is the fact that I constantly put aside what I want to do just because I know it would make things easier for him or because I know it's what he would want. I always joke with Thomas that couples sometimes fight about one person only thinking of themselves... Not because they're thinking of everyone
but themselves. I do see his point though... The more I try to do what only pleases others... the less I'm feeding my own happiness. And your soul needs happiness. Thomas keeps trying to explain to me that those who truly love and care about me will ultimately care about my well-being and happiness... If something doesn't truly make me happy then in the end those who matter most will understand. I really want this next year to really be about finding myself as a mother, a wife, and a woman.
Well! I guess this is a pretty beefy post... but I feel it was necessary. I've honestly missed writing here! Thank you
so much to everyone who took the time to wish me a happy birthday, whether it was on Facebook, Instagram, or phone call, or text. It truly meant a lot to me! Thanks for sticking around through this journey with me!
The perfect song for this time in my life:
Photo Dump:
Exciting things are in store for our family!
More chances for Thomas to mess with me (he may stress me out but I always end up laughing).
More road trips and adventures! This was to Bend, OR to visit an old friend of mine. Hawai'i certainly is beautiful... but it's just a tiny drop in a lake when you think about what the rest of the world has to offer!
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| We got a kick out of this sign... |
On the days that I'm feeling up to it... Thomas and I have been putting our food skills to the test!
Here's to more adventures and yummy eats!
