I wasn’t feeling so great four years ago. My husband and I checked into the hospital on this date. It kind of is a blur now, but in some ways I remember it quite vividly. My due date wasn’t until June 19th. I still had plenty of time for the baby to be born. It wasn’t even June yet.

Well, our oldest son had other plans. The next day he was born. I learned a valuable parenting lesson that I am still reminded of today which is that having a “plan” doesn’t always mean much of anything.

Wow, this lesson is still so true four years later. We have moved twice, and we are getting ready to move again. 

Sometimes life is chaotic and stressful, but it is mostly full of laughter, giggles, hugs, kisses, and plenty of books.

I can’t wait to sing happy birthday to my sweet boy tomorrow.