mikayla performed in her 2nd nutcracker this year. last year she was a snow flurry and was adorable. this year she was an angel. hour upon hour was spent preparing for her 2 minute performance on stage. she was amazing. she had the big responsibility of leading the angels out of their circle into a line. her smile lit up the whole stage.
i have so much to be thankful for in my life. a savior full of grace and love. a husband who makes me feel beautiful both inside and out, even on days when i am clearly not my best. a daughter and son who love and trust me unconditionally. parents who are willing to sacrifice whatever it takes. in-laws who love me as if i were their own daughter. siblings who i can laugh/fight/cry with. a supportive church who is willing to take the next step. friends who i can count on. yes, i am very blessed.
mt is now 26 months old. we have a regular routine at bedtime where michael and i sing the same made-up song to him. then we pray, kisses and hugs and then he is put in his bed. he has just now started praying himself where he will repeat after me. it is the cutest thing to hear him say all of our family members' names. i will admit that i do slip in certain words such as "spaghetti junction" or "imagination" or "q-tip" into the prayer just to hear him say them. but hey, we should be thankful for all things. i mean can you imagine atlanta traffic without spaghetti junction?!??!
