Practice Makes Perfect...

My apologies for my lack of posts this past week. I've taken the last few days as a much needed rest. I spent a full day with my little 5 year old brother, Sabastian, on Friday and completely wore myself out. I thought of it as a practice run for when Dominic gets here. We went to the park, out to dinner and then to see Mr. Poppers Penguins at the drive-in. We both had a great time - some of the things kids say crack me up! But after a long, eventful day of trying to keep up with a 5 year old ball of energy, I found myself very very exhausted. Ah, the things I have to look forward to. Needless to say, I have a lot of work to make up for after my weekend hiatus, so it's back to the grind tomorrow...

I've been doing a lot of thinking and reflecting today. Today marks one year since the last time I saw my best friend, Talese. If only I had known I would never see her again, I doubt I would have ever let her go. The memories are still so fresh in my mind - I remember what she was wearing, what we did that day and what we talked about as if it was just yesterday. I can't believe how fast the time has flown by. If someone would have told me a year ago that today my best friend would be gone, and I'd be in NY running two businesses with a baby on the way I would have thought they were insane. Just goes to show how much things can change in a year's time. One thing that will always stick with me are Talese's last words to me before she left my house the last time I saw her in person. She gave me a big hug and kiss and said "Don't do it. Don't say good-bye because you're going to NY. We'll never say good-bye, we'll always say 'see ya soon'." It's a bit unsettling to me sometimes just how prophetic that statement turned out to be. A year later and thoughts of my best friend still occupy my mind on a very regular basis. Because some people come into your life and you are never, ever the same... "Wherever I am you'll always be more than just a memory."

I'm Evolving...

Thanks to my dad, Dominic is now the proud owner of a brand new crib! I picked out an espresso/dark cherry colored convertible Graco crib because it's practical, I like the style and it will match perfectly with his pirate crib bedding. I don't know what I would do without all the thoughtful gifts I've been given by my family and friends. Dominic is truly lucky to have such wonderful people in his life already. Thanks again dad!

Every so often, life has a way of reminding us not to take it for granted. With a heavy heart, I'm sad to report that a friend of my family's lost her young son today in a tragic and unexpected accident. I'm not a religious individual, but I do ask that you keep her family in your thoughts. Words can not express the sympathy I have for the family at this time. As an expectant mother, I can not even begin to fathom how she must feel. Events like this have a way of instilling in me both fear and gratitude. Fear that something like this could happen yet ago to someone I love. Gratitude for each moment I do get with my unborn son, parents, family and close friends. I know I've posted on this before, but I can not reiterate enough - tell the people you love that you love them, call a friend or family member just to say hi and don't waste a single moment of your life on regrets. Because you only get to do it once.

Rest in peace, Cole Dolbear 
"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death.  They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make.  Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories."