This too shall pass...

Forgive me, for this blog entry is simply therapeutic for me.  Keira is 8.5 months old.  It has been a long 8.5 months.  I have been the ONLY one who has been able to feed her.  I do not say that in a boastful way.  I say that with much fatigue and much frustration.  Two weeks ago I hit my limit.   After much discussion with Kevin, we came up with a plan.  I packed my bags for one night and Keegan and I went to my parent's house.  Kevin graciously agreed to stay with Keira and help her learn to drink from a bottle.  With much emotion, I drove away and my heart ached.  No mother ever wants to take away any type of comfort from their child, but I needed my life back.  Kevin needed his wife back.  Keegan needed his happy momma back.  I knew it was the right decision, but man did it hurt. 

I am happy to report that over the course of 5 days Keira finally took to the bottle!  It was such a victory and such a relief.  I can now have babysitters and family watch her without me having to watch the clock and race home to feed her.  The best part...we are all much happier.  I feed her a bottle at night and feel closer to her than I ever have.  It is hard knowing that I will never nurse a baby again, but I look forward to making new memories with my children.  I have the first steps, the first day of school, and loosing the first tooth to look forward to. 

Although it has been a trying time, I did learn that I have amazing people in my life.  Because of my husband, friends, and family, I was able to tackle this most recent parenting challenge. I know there will be many more challenges ahead, but I feel so safe knowing that my support system is strong and supportive. 

Life is good. 

It feels good to say that again..

Fire Truck!!!

The moms group I belong to scheduled a trip to the Copley Fire Department today.  We had the pleasure of meeting Fireman Jeff, who gave us a tour of the facility and then let all the kids get in the fire truck and the ambulance.  We even had a Copley Police cruiser stop over for the kids to play in!  

Keegan and his best friend, Charley!

Looking good buddy!

Fireman Jeff getting ready to climb the ladder!

How cool is that!!!

This better be the last time I see my kid in the back of a cruiser!!

Then, these guys showed up....

So, we just had to get in and give it a try!!!

We had a great day and feel so privileged to have had a day filled with firetrucks, police cars, and construction vehicles! What a lucky little boy!