i LOVE this girl

Lemonade

I think we all know the old saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Well, I think I have officially tasted some lemonade today.

It's not that life has been full of trials and tribulations lately; we have definitely experienced harder times during our married life. However, it also has not been the ideal situation for us, and of course there has been a lot of wanting and wishing for more or different. It is not always easy to have me working full time and Dave going to school. There are many days (and sometimes multiple times a day) that I wish I could be at home with my cute Belle, and Dave wishes he could be out working bringing in the big bucks (or really any bucks). Of course, that's just not the way life is right now, and we know we are where we need to be for the moment even if it is hard at times.

Along with the difficulties of our situation, we have also seen huge blessings. One of the biggest blessings that I feel we have received and of which I have tasted today, is the growing bond between Dave and his baby Belle. Dave has had the privilege of staying at home with our cute girl while he is attending school full time. It has been incredible for me to watch his love for her grow and the connection that has developed between them. Not all dads are lucky enough to have an opportunity to spend so much time with their children. So we consider ourselves truly lucky that he is getting this time with her and creating a special bond that will hopefully carry on throughout our lives.

It is a blessing for them, but also a blessing for me to watch their bond and to see Dave's love for Belle grow every day. I feel truly lucky to have such an incredible husband and lovable daughter. I could not ask for more.