news flash!!

I love anything from Tiffanys also known as the "blue box" but what Ted and I shared at Thanksgiving dinner was more exciting then any gift one could buy from there. And, we have learned throughout my Parent's death and beyond that we cannot take anything from the blue box with us when we go....only family, friends and memories matter and all we take with us........Ted and I are once again expecting a baby. Frankly, I was shocked at first and spent several hours crying. I thought to myself, "another baby Mom and Dad won't get to meet" and I got nervous thinking, "how will Ted and I manage both of our careers with two children on our own out of state away from any help and support?" And it occurred to me that if we can get through the brutal loss of my Family and the continued struggles that we face with everything that has followed us from the loss, my brother, and so many other things, then we can do it....I am confident in our ability to somehow make it all work with the help, support and love being sent from above and all around us.......I am nervous, of course. Just today I was overwhelmed getting Elle dressed, fed, dog let out, lunch packed, getting myself ready, etc as Ted is traveling and I couldn't imagine doing it with two children but I know I am not the only one that has to do this on their own. But I know even if I just had my Mom to call would make things better.....I think most Moms can make things better in any given situation. I will miss that for the rest of my life.

Announcing to our Family and Friends on Thanksgiving made things more special.....Holidays are bittersweet for my Sister and I so any good news to share is wonderful. I will miss my Parents immensely throughout this pregnancy and especially when their third Grandchild enters the world next June.....such a special month both Aydan and my Dad's birthday months.

We all gathered this past weekend with Mom's side of the Family...Ted and I treated everyone to yummy Buddy's pizza and it was so nice to be together and talk about our plans for Christmas dinner. They're always missed but I think we all bring each other comfort by being together. Their spirit is always with us through laughter and fun. It's still the weirdest feeling without them though.....

Busy months ahead finishing up our home renovations, visitors, the Holidays, traveling for work and planning for baby #2......thank you all for your love and support. May my parents hear the special news and watch over us throughout this time....my Mom and Dad would just be estatic. Another baby!

Melissa