"Love doesn't make the world go round, love is what makes the ride worthwhile."~Elizabeth Browning
Jarod asked me this morning, "Remember where we were at this time (Valentine's Day) last year?" I really didn't remember, for I exist each day in a complete fog since Avery, though I love it. You wanna know where we were? On the Detroit Princess River Cruise. I had completely forgot (I was very, very pregnant). It was an unbelievable experience. I have to find the pictures off of whomever's camera we borrowed that night, recall, foggy memory? Anyhow, what a whirlwind of difference 18 months can make.
This year was a MUCH played down version: no gifts, candy, flowers or cruise in sight...just waking up to a day of Avery and the never-ending process of getting this house ready to move into.
So...per my request, if you know me you'll know this is true...we go to Olive Garden. I love Olive Garden!!! Anytime I can get the chance to go...it's a treat. Back to the story at hand...(Auntie KT & Uncle Ryan were with us) Avery had been so good, but time was wearing on, so we did the usual and took turns holding him so the other can eat - if you're a parent, you have perfected this drill. I am sitting there with Avery in my lap, at the time thankfully, he was in tired mixed with content...snuggle in lap mode. Even though Avery has been in our lives for 9 wonderful, crazy, overwhelming, unforgettable months...it hit me - love. I have been in love, felt love, gave love...but this was just such an amazing feeling. You can't buy it. Just holding this wonderful creation in my arms and sharing a meal with the people I love on an insignificant Hallmark Holiday...felt better then Christmas.
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