"Thank You" isn't enough

Zach and I are fortunate enough to have many people in our lives who have helped us get where we are today. We have our parents, our grandparents, our relatives, our friends, our coworkers, our doctors, our neighbors, and even random strangers. Everyone has in some way shape or form molded us into who we are today and they continue to mold us...some need more molding than others :) Without them, who knows where we would be or what we would be doing. I have many people to thank and I try to thank them as often as possible, I want them to know how much their time and energy is appreciated. But someone who I don't thank often enough is my hubby Zach.

Sometimes I get so caught up in the things I'm going through, to even realize what he has been sacrificing. It's so easy for me to dismiss his sacrifices by easily saying "Well did you get 8 full hours of sleep?" or "How many dirty diapers did you change today?" But as I was leisurely sitting at the park this morning with my little boy, watching other moms pack up their kids for daycare, I realized how selfish I have been. Without Zach making us the "big bucks," I would never have that time in the morning, or afternoon, or evening.

I would be working during the day, finishing school at night, and dreaming of the day that I got to actually see my son. But instead, while Zach lives in North Carolina, finishing up his selfless 4 year term for the US Marines, at the same time supporting my entire family, I get to enjoy watching my son crawl across the room with his crocodile in his mouth


Or get so excited on our trips to the zoo





Or go on morning walks just he and I


Or see how he interacts with the ones who love him so much




Or get to live in such a nice, safe place that we enjoy



Or even watch him throw a temper tantrum



So the next time I catch myself starting to complain, I will remember that Zach doesn't even have the opportunity to complain because he is sacrificing for our family and for our country. Thanks so much babe for everything you've done and everything I know you'll continue to do. Brooks and I are so thankful to have you and cannot wait to have you here with us!