Another "Pool" Weekend!
Another wonderful weekend by the pool at the Ontiveros House...although we did miss Robert, Ryan and of course Kelsey! We were blessed to have great weather both Saturday and Sunday. We also were able to enjoy the company of Sara and Marion both days! Sara was SO kind and brought homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies on Saturday and Snickerdoodles (my favorites) on Sunday. In fact ..I think I will go and get one right now! Okay - back with two cookies and a glass of milk..my new drink of choice!
I have been feeling rather nauseous again - my Doctor says that is quite common during this last phase of pregnancy. I'm really surprised at how bad I have been feeling. I guess it will all be over very soon! The baby is continuing to grow like a weed and moving around like mad! I love the feeling though! At first it kind of grossed me out - but now I love it. In fact in some ways thinking about not being pregnant anymore makes me a bit sad. I feel extra "responsible" for my body and everything I do...and I always feel like I have my little buddy with me. I expect that after I deliver ..I may feel a bit empty if that makes any sense??
Oh - Mary Ann, once again, left goodies for the baby in the crib. This time it was a BEAUTIFUL blanket and a sleeper...she is responsible for nearly half of Zippy's collection! She is ALWAYS bringing things over to us for the baby - not to mention all the paper products, beach towels and platters she has brought us to use for the "pool parties!" She is the most generous person I have ever known! We love you Mary Ann! You need to get a computer so you can read all the nice things we say about you!!!!
Well....I have had many many life changing things happen in the past year...some, like the baby, have been just awesome..and some full of heartbreak. I have been going to "therapy" for the past year and I have to say that I finally had a breakthrough today....I have learned this in my 30 years of life...
People, even those closest to you, will disappoint you in life and the only responsibility you have is to take care of you and your immediate family. That's all that matters....you can't control others just as they can not control you. Enjoy your family and love them because at the end of the day ...it's family. They are there to congratulate you when you share the news that you are expecting a baby and they are there to wipe tears when the unimaginable happens. Sometimes letting go is the only way to move on..no matter how hard that is. This is what I learned today...and I also learned that therapy is a good thing!