It's The Little Things That Mean The Most

A phone call or text from a friend...a kiss good night...a picture...a hand-drawn picture from a student, made with love...an evening at home with cereal for dinner...watching football with the family...sitting around the table talking about old times, sitting in the middle of the hall having a pow-wow with my friends at work...it's the little things that mean the most.


It's the little things that mean the most. 
The past two weeks have been beyond stressful.  It began with the passing of Grandpa Taylor.  We all knew it was only a matter of time, but no one knew it would be that quick.  Still mourning this great loss, we are blessed to know that Grandpa is no longer in pain.  Funny, we didn't get the message until Tuesday morning, but I started having major morning sickness Monday night...all through the night...and all morning Tuesday.  Now, if you know anything about my pregnancy thus far, it's been pretty much a dream...not much morning sickness to speak of.  So, I just knew, as soon as we got that message, Grandpa Taylor was just letting me know that he was watching over Little T.  I felt very much at peace at that moment.  I still believe that is the reason for my sickness that night.
It's the little things that mean the most 


It's the little things that mean the most.
Coming back to work last week was busy and stressful for both Kyle and I.  Along with the normal business, we were both trying to catch up from being gone.  I guess if we weren't both such perfectionists, we wouldn't be stressed.  But, both of our jobs are important to us and we always aim to do them at 100%.  That is just who we are.  Yet in all of the hustle and bustle of the week, we somehow found time to relax and just enjoy and evening or two together talking over dinner.  What a stress relief!
It's the little things that mean the most.


It's the little things
We were so excited to both have this entire weekend at home!  Saturday morning, we went and ate breakfast at our normal place (Texas Traditions) and got groceries.  It was great!  Then Kyle asked if I wanted to go baby furniture shopping...ummm...YES!!  Now, I went into this knowing how particular I am, but also knowing I was planning on going garage sale shopping for baby furniture.  But, we both fell in love with a certain set and ended up buying it!  It definitely made this baby thing more real!

We got the crib, long dresser & hutch, not the 5 drawer stand up on the right.
It's the little things that mean the most.


It's the little things that mean the most.  Today was our NT scan and bloodwork, so of course I was a nervous wreck all day worrying.  I really thought 3:30 would never come.  But, it came and we got great results!  We have a healthy, wiggly Little Turkey coming August 10th!  I got a little nervous when I found out that an epidural could possibly be tricky due to my back surgery...but she said it should be ok.  I guess if not, I won't have any choice but to take the pain!  We're going to hope not! lol!
Here's a picture of our sweet Little Turkey from today.  S/He was flipping all over the place and then when she wanted him/her to move, it was naptime...can you say hard headed already?!?! lol!  After all was said and done, she did end up getting some pretty good shots.
It's the little things that mean the most.

So, if you are feeling stressed or blue, please just take minute, stop and look around you, and remember...it's the little things that mean the most.