The little things...

So, forewarning, this post is just me rambling...no health 'updates', please click on if you don't want to waste the next 30 seconds :)

It was a wonderful Easter weekend filled with family and sunshine. I really believe that sunny days can change your whole mood...spring is such a hopeful time. My spirit is in a good place at this moment all things considered. I just have this overwhelming feeling of trying to take note of the little things...take it all in and not let it pass by....things like my spring tulips blooming, the smell of rain on warm pavement, the warm sun on my face. I must say that I see people a little differently now. I have always enjoyed striking up a conversation with a stranger...but I find now that I am paying more attention and trying even harder to get a smile or a laugh. You all know how much I love making people laugh (even if its for courtesy and I am not that funny).

The only small sadness I felt this weekend, was likely just as much from pregnancy and wondering if your body will ever be normal again! As it is exceedingly difficult for me to walk around at this point, roll over, sit down (OUCH!), I found myself looking at spring high heels and feeling like they would never belong in my closet again. Ladies know what I am talking about. The change of seasons and fashion is exciting. All I could think about was whether or not I would be able to have enough balance to wear high heels again :) Such a small detail not really worth worrying about...but since I am faced with not knowing how much/little I will be affected until after surgery I find myself wondering the little ways my life will change. I am confident that I will heal beautifully and really at the end of the day wearing certain things means squat as long as the baby and I are healthy. But it really just causes me to reflect on all of the little things we all take for granted. I don't want to take these things for granted anymore. I don't want to sound 'preachy', but I do encourage all of you to think about one little thing today that makes your life great or even normal...and celebrate it!

Today I find myself excited for the Brewer's opening day. Opening day is a big deal in Milwaukee. I haven't been, but I hear it is a lot of fun. I have seen so many people decked out in their fan gear today and I can't help but get excited for them, their 70 degree tailgate weather and racing sausages! Nothing is more summer than catching a baseball game at the ballpark. Hoping Mike and I can catch a night/weekend game soon whether it is the Brewers or White Sox!

Have a great week everybody!