Truley Blessed

Two months ago my kids lost there Wed and Thursday GRANDMA MELANIE.  She was their second mom/grandma and an AWESOME SITTER.  I knew when I dropped my kids off early in the morning that they would be spoiled to death and if they were sick that they would be well taken care of.  We totally understood her decision on not watching them anymore.  She was going to be a new grandma herself and wanted to focus on her little bundle of joy plus being on the road all season long watching Malorie.
Two weeks ago I quite my job of 11 yrs and decided to be a stay at home mom.  It was probably one of the hardest choices I have had to make so far.  The thought of loosing my work family and the wonderful patients that I grew to love so much is what was making the choice so hard.  Tony made fun of me and told me, "they are not going anywhere you can still go and visit."  Than the what ifs started to set in: how r we going to survive on one income, what if we need a new car,  what about my frequent shopping trips?  Than I would over hear my two oldest kids talking about all the fun things we could do and how excited they were to have me home all the time.  I than realized what a blessing this was and how my priorities needed to change ALOT.  It was all about my kids now and what they needed and not what I wanted or needed.  I am just so glad that Melanie made this decision so I could learn and grow from it. it has helped me grow as a person and has helped me become a better mom.   
I can honestly say that things happen for a reason OUR MELANIE has been so so busy since the first of the year.  She has become a new grandma but she has also been able to be a angel for her own family.  She always goes out of her way to help those that are in need.  As i sit and read David and Nedra Bowens blog i can not help but smile and cry to hear of all the things that Melanie and her family has done and continues to do for them.  We are so lucky to have her in our family and to have had her share 6 wonderful years with my kiddos.
I am also so blessed to have such a hard working husband!!  If it wasn't for him and his hard work I would not be able to stay at home with the kids.  He calls to check on us at least twice a day and understands when I need just s few minutes to myself when he gets home.  The bad part of me being home all the time is little Sparkles has become a HUGE mommas girl.  I cannot not leave her sight and if Tony is holding her he has got to be standing right next too me.  I think it super cute!!!  I just enjoy all the blessing i have and continue to receive.

Once again Melanie words will never be able to express our love and appreciation for all you do and continue to do.  We LOVE YOU TO THE MOON and BACK!!!!!!!