Today, Is Not the First Day That I have Had a Thought!

As I sit here this afternoon with my daughter, Raleigh, listening to Christmas music on iTunes and watching her play with her toys, I cannot help but think how late I am in sharing what I am thankful for! I have a beautiful family that is cared for by the most wonderful woman and wife in the world, Kimberly. The craziness of having 2 children under the age of two is greatly overshadowed by the blessings that they are. I can't thank the Good Lord enough for my little family. I have all a man could ask for, and much more!

With that being said, I think we all have times where we take things for granted and we don't always take the time to soak it all in. Life flashes before our eyes and before we know it we are a year and a half removed from driving our first born home from the hospital. What a moment! Five years ago I could barely take care of myself...Now, I have a house, two beautiful children, a lovely and caring wife and an extremely old cat! I'm not perfect, but they all make me feel like it.

I come home tired, mad, frustrated, distant and sometimes I stay that way. I'm learning though, that they're the reason I work hard and that just thinking about them gets me through some tough days. Now, it's getting easier to see that all of the drama and stress of work and the daily grind can simply disappear when I here my daughter yelling "WAY[RAY]" from inside the house when I pull into the garage. Or, it's the dimples on my little man's, Wilson, face that make me forget about the fact that the next day will be no less stressful or long. Then it's the fact that my wife, the woman I love with all my heart, can still give me a great big hug and a kiss despite all she has dealt with all day. I thought one baby was a lot for her to handle, now she has TWO! However, she always looks as if they have been perfect little clean angels all day. It makes me think sometimes that she is paying a nanny under the table during the day when I am gone.

I am so thankful for all that I have. I have been blessed beyond my wildest dreams. I am learning to let life come to me and just stop and smell the roses every once in a while. It's not that I haven't been thankful in the past. It's just that I had gotten so wrapped up in the corporate climb and making the most out of myself professionally and materialistically, that I would let the most important symbols and things in my life slide to the back burner. Not anymore. Thanks to a transformation that took place this summer with my Baptism and acceptance of Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I have always considered myself a Christian, but I never outwardly expressed it before. Those of you who know me will know that I have always been just a little introverted and shy in groups! Just a little though ;) Now, I want to share my journey with everyone. The wins, the losses, the bounce backs, the triumphs and the falls.

Getting inside my head is scary for me, so I know it's gotta be scary for you! Good luck and God Bless!