It's been so long...

I can't believe how long it has been since I wrote on here, so I decided that I would finally take the time to do it.

Today marks mine and Mike's 2 year anniversary. It is hard to believe it has been that long since our weddding. It seems just like yesterday I was screaming at the bagpiper to not start playing yet, swearing under my breath at the stupid DJ, listening to All that she wants is another baby during dinner, and Liz almost pushing Mike through a plate glass window. But I have to say, the last two years have been wonderful. I know I often give Mike a hard time, but I couldn't ask for a better husband. He would do anything for me and I can't even begin to explain how lucky I am to have him in my life. I know he is going to be the greatest dad...maybe a little protective, but loving and supportive...just as he is with me. I can't wait for the first time he holds Addison. I think he will cry like a baby...and I will hold it over his head for making fun of me for all of the things I cry at. Addison already has him wrapped around her little finger. I am sure he will turn to mush everytime she looks at him!

As in other news, I had a message today saying my c-section is scheduled for Sept.14 at 8am. A possible birthday? Hopefully this is just an early scheduling plan for "just in case" but it makes me a little nervous to have it in someone's planner that this could possibly be happening. Whatever is best for Addison, that is all I care about. I just wish my dr. was a little more normal!

Happy Inauguration!

This is almost a week late, but Kristin sent me this and I thought it was really cool. After an intense screaming match with Molly about our new President, I Pledge to support my beliefs, but respect others' opinions at the same time. I will also try to love everyone even if they do/say things that I totally disagree with. So for all the Molly's out there, here is my pledge even if you disagree with our country's decision.

The things I am learning

I am beginning to think about the things in life that are really important. Obviously family tops the list. But second are the friendships I have. I am learning a lot about the definition of that word as well. I often catch myself starting stories with "a friend of mine"...but is everyone that I come in contact with, that I see more than once really that? Definitely not. Do the people who I have been friends with from when I was younger still know who I am? Or do they know the person I was in grade school or high school? Are the people who I see everyday at work and occassionally may hang out with at Sundance or In Laws the people that know what my pet peeves are or all my family members' names? Definitely not. Are the people who call to ask if I want to do something but are in no way willing to drive ALL THE WAY TO ANTIOCH truly wanting to hang out with me? Definitely not.
I am stealing one of my true friend's New Year's resolution. I am only surrounding myself with genuine people. I will take the time to tell those who truly care about me how much I care about them...and appreciate them. Sure I will have those people that I will hang out with every once in awhile and those who come in and out of my life as they please. I will not shut people out. But waste my energy and time on people who don't put forth effort...who don't really want to know who I am...those who follow the rule of "out of sight, out of mind"...they don't get to affect me and make me feel like I am not worth it. I used to think it was important to have as many friends as possible. The more, the better. But I am beginning to realize that is not true. If you have too many, you never get to really know them...and they never really get to know you.
So thank you Mike, Mom, Stacy, Kelly, Allison (and all of my family), Kristin, Amy, and Jen for being those people who dig deep to know me. To get me. To know my petpeeves. To know what makes me happy, sad, or laugh. Thank you for making me feel worth it.