Exactly 8 months ago today, well as of 9:32 this morning, mine and jason's lives changed forever.  Really, it did.  We welcomed our Will into our lives with open arms.  Little did we know what we were getting into.  We have had ups and downs, good times and bad times (and scary!), but one thing is for sure...  we have always had love.  Something just changes when you have a child of your own.  It's really not about you anymore.  It's about that little boy that makes you smile when you're upset, sticks his tongue out when you wake up, and fits perfectly in your arms.  I've learned sooo much about myself than I ever knew before.  I really see a change in the person I've become and the mother I hope to be.  In Will, I see so much hope.  Hope for him to follow & believe, hope for him to always be happy, and hope for him to always love and be loved.  It's amazing how in the drop of a hat, you would give you're whole life for someone you have just met.  And as 8 months go by, you would give your whole life and more.  I look forward to all of Will's firsts, all of the conversations we'll have & things we'll do together, but for now I will cherish each & every moment I have with him. 

then

&& now!

On another less sappy note... I have really fell off the bandwagon.  I was doing really well working out most everyday and walking EVERY day.  But this past weekend and this week has not been so well.  And the odd thing is, but everyone says it, I feel more tired not working out than I do when I do work out.  I definitely feel more energized and fresh.  So I got my elliptical fixed up in the back under the shed.  We really don't have the room in our house so I'm keeping it outside.  Right now the weather is so wonderful that being outside is fine by me.  And it's a plus that Will really enjoys the outdoors as well.  So he can hang while I'm struttin' away.  Maybe I'll prove good to myself and get myself out there...