My Valentines

I know this is my second sappy post in a row, but what can I say?  Love is in the air.  Speaking of love.....

My #1 valentine: Chris.  He is more than my husband, he is my best friend.  Honestly.  There is no one else in this whole world I'd rather hang out with, talk to, live with, share my life with....  His opinion and approval mean more to me than anyone else's.  It's funny that the longer we are married, the more I realize just how opposite we are, yet how much we complement each other.  He's the calm to my storm (and vice versa).  He puts up with my irrationality and need to talk (and talk and talk) when I'm worried, and he does it in a way that is so comforting and reassuring.  He's my protector, even when it's from something as dumb as a scary movie or a freaky chapter in my book.  He's my support and my supporter.  He does all he can to make my job as a stay at home mom the smoothest and easiest it can be.  He is so on board with me staying at home, even though that means so many sacrifices on his part.  He's such a wonderful dad, giving his limited time and energy for wrestling matches, bedtime stories, building pinewood derby cars, etc.  For all these reasons and so many many more, I just grow more and more in love with him every day. 

Brayden, my firstborn.  He made me a mommy and taught me what it was to love someone unconditionally before you even met them.  I can't believe how grown up he is getting, it's fun to experience each new stage for the first time right along with him. 

Logan, my middle boy.  I love his humor and carefree attitude.  His compassion for others is contagious.  He has really blossomed as a big brother this year to Ashten, he loves her so much.  I'm lucky to be his mom.

Preston, my big boy trapped in a 3-year-old's body.  As much as he is looking forward to doing the things his brothers do, I am thankful for all the time I get to spend with him at home for a couple of more years.  He loves to learn new things and enjoys beating me almost daily at Go Fish!

Ashten, my girl.  We're still outnumbered around here, but at least she helped even it up a bit.  She's a mama's girl right now, and I don't mind one bit.  This if her first year as one of my valentines, she has a special place in our family and in my heart.

I have been blessed in abudance.  Happy Valentine's Day!