9 YEARS Today, 9 MONTHS Tomorrow

Nine years ago today, June 9th, 2001, John and I were married on a beautiful, sunny day. Nine months ago tonight, we were on the phone with my OB/GYN who was telling me to go to the hospital to get checked out since I thought I was in labor. Tomorrow, June 10th, at 1:27am, Thomas John will have been a part of our family for exactly 9 months. I still can't believe what an amazing gift his presence has been to us. I bought 2 lottery tickets tonight, playing 009 and 999. It's been a great 9 years and incredible 9 months. I actually can't believe how quickly 9 years has come and gone, as well as 9 months!

I was going to scan in a photo or two from our wedding but I can't figure out this new scanner we got (it's part of the printer). Instead, I'll share the first photo taken of the three of us as a family

I believe this was taken on Saturday, September 12th. I remember them whisking Tommy away and John going with him while the docs put me back together from the c-section. As little as Tommy was, I still look at that scar and wonder how they got him out of me! I think we were both in a fog and just never thought about doing a family photo when he was first brought to me after they weighed him and checked him out, and while there are plenty of photos of both of us with Tommy individually, this was not taken until Saturday, 2 days after Tommy arrived. At least I had showered when this photo was taken! Not sure what John was trying to do, but I don't think the intent was to cover Tommy's mouth as it appears he is!

I am very blessed to have both John and Tommy in my life and be on this journey with them. There are good days, and there are difficult days, but I know we are right where we are supposed to be each day.

Happy 9th Anniversary John - I love you! This might be the first year we did not go out to dinner the night of our anniversary. As worried as we were about how we'd adapt to having a baby after all these years, I think we've done a pretty good job. I don't remember what it was like without him in our lives. I love you for putting up with my crazy emotions and for always being able to bring me back from the edge when I go a little nuts with worry or when I'm upset about something. I know I must drive you crazy, but I thank you for accepting me as the person I am.

Happy 9 month birthday Tommy! The love I feel for you is still something I find hard to describe. I look at you and how you've grown into this little boy who scoots around in circles, throws balls, is on the verge of crawling, and is so happy and always smiling and laughing, and I wonder how did we get here from those first few days when I thought I'd break you as I changed your diaper? Or I see how well (and how much) you eat/drink and wonder how this is the same boy who I had to go on a feeding frenzy with to get him to gain 6 ounces in 3 days because he wasn't even 7 pounds at one month? You truly make our days so happy and bright, and I see the world in a whole different way looking through your eyes! I love you!