8 Days Later

We are finally at a place where our feelings aren't so raw, after 8 days.  My deepest respect goes out to every mommy that has gone through this, or who would give anything to be pregnant.  The last 8 days have been a lesson in being thankful for what we have.  We have a beautiful boy, a home we adore with two crazy dogs, meaningful careers, and family and friends that we love.  I am focusing on that, and on remembering to be mindful of hardships that everyone has. 

I think sometimes social media, as much as I love it, gives us this false impression of what life is like.  We only present the happiest, cutest parts of our lives.  And while I appreciate that because it cheers me up on challenging days, I do wish we could better support one another through the challenges in life too.  I know I have a lot to learn by having more empathy for others.  Talking about this with people in my every day life naturally brings up conversations about their hardships as well.  I wish there were more opportunities to openly discuss those things, because they make up who we are, and conversations, at least for me, help me process events and move forward in my own life, and learn how to be a better support for people I care about.  I digress...

Beyond lots of introspection this weekend, we are hoping to get back to normal life.  We plan to go to go see a show at the Ravinia outdoor theater, hopefully spend some time at the pool before it closes, put our house back together after a serious lack of cleaning, and just rest and relax together.  

This is my happy place: