So Worth It!

To say that I love being a stay at home mom would be a serious understatement! This is what I was made for and have longed for my entire life (well maybe not my entire life....sure this wasn't on my register from birth until about somewhere in my early teenage years!) When Mike came home from work last night it felt just like a 'Leave it to Beaver' moment. The house had been cleaned (the floors were even swept which is HUGE!), Owen was freshly bathed, dogs were fed, laundry was done, and I was in the kitchen getting dinner ready. He came into the kitchen to find me, gave me a kiss and a hug and I was just so overwhelmed with it all. Of course I cried. I am a woman, and a hormonal-breast-feeding woman to boot.
This wonderful life hasn't come without sacrifices, but those 'huge' sacrifices seem so small in light of the blessing of Motherhood. I am SO thankful we did what we did to get to this point and thankful that God provided a path of blessing for us to follow! :) This is the first month that we have had to live with only Mike's paycheck, and you know...it hasn't been that bad. (And if you are current on our 'lovely' condo/rental story you know it could have been bad, really bad!) Sure we don't eat out nearly as much and I haven't bought a new outfit lately, but I'm home....clipping coupons, washing diapers, eating leftovers, and loving every minute of it! Thank you God, Thank you Mike!

P.S. Owen is doing wonderful! At his 4 month appointment (which really was at 4 1/2 months) he weighed in at 18 lbs 14 oz and was 27 inches long. Dr. Shah said he is more like a 6 month old than a 4 month old and that he is a very healthy, good looking boy. Well.....we could have told you that! :) Owen is currently eating rice cereal, avocados, and bananas. Bananas are his favorite but we ate too many last week....and well....let's just say we are slowing down on the bananas! He will start pears and sweet potatoes soon. Yum yum!