Ask anyone about me as I was growing up and they will definitely tell you that I am a planner. I like to know what I'm doing well in advance and like to look forward, maybe even too much. I thought I had everything perfectly planned - went to college, got married, went to grad school and then I'd have a baby. Little did I know that the last two were going to coincide!
They say that when you make plans, God laughs - then He must have had a pretty good chuckle when He decided to bless us with a child earlier than I had "planned."
Having to worry about this new little person growing inside of me made me more aware of how my behavior impacted others since here, it was having a direct impact on someone else.
When having my son, my world changed in so many ways. I realized just how fragile that this life I lead is and that I have someone else literally depending on me in so many ways. I began to live more in the "here and now" instead of always looking and planning for what is to come. Owen brought so much joy into my life, I can't even imagine my world without him. It is amazing how becoming a Mom can change you in so many ways, most for the better!
I love this photo. And I was always looking forward before aiden too, but now I try to soak up every second with him :)
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