My kiddos, plain and simple.
(Now pardon me if I whip out the digital picture album of Halloween’s past.)
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
(That’s FC in the middle as Spiderman)
2003
2002
(He was Pooh this year, just couldn’t find a picture:)
2001
2000.
The year of the Bumblebee. (He HATES this picture. I plan on showing it to his future GF’s)
My point is this. This line of work isn’t easy. It’s even harder for those who are a bit tenderhearted.
Not that I am. I’m hardcore ya know.
Okay, so maybe it took someone to tell me to wake the hell up and realize what I *DO* have. I have two amazing, intelligent, loving, healthy children. I have a job. (Yes, it’s a job that I bitch about, but it is a job, and it’s a job that I, at my core, truly love! How many can say that???) I’m surrounded by the most amazing friends and family that a girl could ask for. I kinda/sorta have my health. (At least the fever is gone!)
I’m not doing too bad.
So many more have it so much worse.
So here it comes, from me to you. If you’re out there, and things seem bleak… For whatever reason… Inhale, exhale, and take a look around. Look at your people. Take a look at your friends and family.
And even if it’s cliche’d…
Know that this too shall pass.
It will.
Thats the Epi I have come to know. Thank you for the reminder of just how fortunate we are!
Thank you SO much Stephanie :) Sometimes it’s difficult. Sometimes we need that kick in the pants :)
My god. I love the photo of your daughter giving the “Slayer Horns”! That’s really, really awesome.
I detect a recent trend toward analogous Disney princesses in the female offspring. I can sympathize. I’m similarly cursed.
Fortunately, Mommy is on the case – she’s promising to exert considerable pressure next year to come up with a better costume choice. Praise be to God.. ;)
Adorable pics!
Good to see that you are able to realize what is truly important. Sometimes we all need a reminder.
Thanks for sharing.