Time is running away with my heart

Is it possible that time actually speeds up when you're happy? It seems as though the night comes as quickly as the mornings begin. And, I find myself begging for just another hour. My days used to be filled with the hustle and bustle of alarm clocks, phones ringing, meeting reminders and email alerts. Now, they are filled coos and ahhhs, cries that mean I'm hungry and cries that mean change me, vibrations of bouncy seats and songs from swings. My life has changed beyond anything I ever imagined or was prepared for. The last 8 weeks have been the happiest days of my life. I know that sounds so cliche, but it's the truth. And, those of you who have children are probably reading this and smiling in understanding. Cooper James Edwards entered my world at 3:52 p.m. on March 13. He weighed 8lbs 13oz and was 20 in long. My life will never be the same.

Before he was born, I wrote him a letter. The short story of it said this ... "I can't wait to meet you. I hope you have ... I hope you are ... I'm going to love you forever and ever." Well, now that he's here, it's the beginning and the end of the letter that I realize are all that matters. I no longer care whose eyes he has or which personality he takes after. He's Cooper. And, he's perfect. He's mommy's little snuggle bug. He's the spitting image of his daddy. And, boy oh boy does he melt my heart all day, every day. And, I love him so much. No, I mean I REALLY love him. It's as if God cracked open my chest during delivery and stretched my heart in order to make room for the amount of love that I would have for him the minute I laid eyes on him. I'll never forget that moment for as long as I live.

Ahhhh ... Life is good. No, wait, life is PERFECT. And, for those of you who are thinking, "yeah right, no one's life is perfect" ... Let me tell you, this is my version of perfect! I have prayed for this little guy for as long as I can remember. God granted my every want and need when He answered this prayer, and I thank Him every day!

I'm sorry for not giving updates over these last 2 months, but I've been busy enjoying my precious little boy. I'll try to do better. I promise.

Love and blessings,
Rian

Thankful Challenge: Day 5, 6, 7

Sorry to combine 3 thankful posts in one, but we had a very busy weekend! This weekend was a wonderful weekend though. It was a weekend of celebration, love, lots of time on the road, excitement, happiness and LOVE.

Day 5: I am thankful for love. Today, we celebrated the wedding of my little brother, Wil, and his bride, Mindy. The wedding was a beautiful reminder of the vows we promise each other (and sometimes forget in our busy lives). My family has been blessed, and I'm thrilled all of my siblings have found their one true love, their best friend. Congratulations Wil & Mindy! We love you both!


Day 6: I am VERY thankful for being lazy! Today, Jared and I slept in. We didn't get home from the wedding in Alabama until almost 1 a.m. After lots of driving and a busy day, my prego body was more than exhausted! We managed to do nothing all day! It was a great day of catching up on our DVR, taking naps, homemade potato soup and cornbread and then pizza delivery (yes, someone on TV mentioned Papa Johns and my craving quickly turned from potato soup to pizza). Rest. It does a body good.

Day 7: Today I am thankful for answered prayers. Last week I had the triple marker blood work done. It tests to see if your baby has down syndrome, spina bifida, etc. Today, my doctor called and said the blood work was normal! Praise God for a healthy baby!

Thankful Challenge: Day 2

Today, I am thankful for my sweet, caring, funny, Christian husband.

He makes me laugh when no one else can.
He dries my tears even when he has no idea why I'm crying (which is often these days).
He dances with me in our living room when the only music we hear is the sound of each other.
He believes in me when I don't believe in myself.
He reads my mind before I even know what I'm thinking.
He creates secret high-5's that only we're allowed to do.
He tells me how cute I am when I'm pouting, when I'm being silly, when I just wake up. 
He never walks out the door without looking me in my eyes and telling me he loves me.
He's the one God chose for me.
He's the father of the baby I can feel moving around inside my growing belly.
He's my best friend.
And I am truly blessed!