Last year this week...

Last year this week I was 21 weeks pregnant with twins.
Last year this week I went into premature labor.
Last year this week I was in the hospital getting all kinds of medicine.
Last year this week my husband had to come home early from a business trip because I was in the hospital.
Last year this week I started the "do not get out of bed for any reason" bed rest that I ended up being on for months.
Last year this week I didn't know how I would make it to March and was sure that my babies wouldn't make it.

This week I have two healthy babies that turn 8 months old.
This week I am able to be up and about without any restrictions.
This week my husband is on a business trip and I feel completely capable of handling things at home.
This week March already feels so long ago.
This week I am so thankful.

It is AMAZING how things can change in a year!

What Four Years Mean

A lot can happen in four years.  That is how long a presidential term is.  Both high school and college last four years.  From birth to four years you go from not being able to do anything for yourself to walking and talking and even tying your shoes.

In the last four years I have experienced a love like I never knew possible and had the privilege to be part of a beautiful marriage that continues to grow in ways that I can not imagine.  We have been through so much together and I am so thankful for the man that is consistently by my side.  I think back to the beautiful day that we said "I Do!" and love to remember the beautiful early fall evening, the happy tears that fell, the joy that was felt by all.  But now it is so much more than that, it is everyday since then wrapped into a feeling of strength that he and I are in this for the long haul, for the forever, and that no matter what we face, we will do so hand in hand, together.

I love you honey, happy anniversary!