Happy, happy, happy.

I am pretty satisfied where my life is at right now. No matter what I can say negative, there are about 5 more positives that outweigh them. I am 24 weeks pregnant with my second baby, which is a boy whose name is Oliver Allen, due to arrive May 16. My baby girl (who is really not a baby anymore but a toddler) is going to be 2 years old NEXT MONTH! We are potty training her right now, and she is doing great! She actually was the one who showed interest in going in the potty! We had planned on waiting till she was 2 to start, but she is ready now! She is growing so much. Apart from potty training, she is starting to talk in sentences now (excuse me Mommy, please one more, common mommy lets play, thank you mommy, lets go outside, be happy, and more), she knows how old she is, how to count to 3, she knows some of her colors (yellow, blue, red, purple) and she also is aware of the fact that Mommy has a baby in her belly. She loves to dance and sing and play dress up. She's so loving, she gives lots of hugs and kisses and has sympathy for people. Bath time is still one of her favorite parts of the day. She loves to sit and read stories and play in her kitchen. She has Mommy and Daddy play dolls with her in her doll house a bunch. She is a goofball who is always doing stuff to make everyone giggle. She doesn't like when people argue or talk mean. She is an animal lover already and could play outdoors for hours! She still holds Mommies face and rubs it while drinking her night time "bottle". She is starting to sleep better throughout the night. I just cant get over how big she is getting! I am however, super happy that we have taken the time to thoroughly enjoy each and every milestone that she has went through. I don't feel like we have missed anything, and for that I'm grateful. God has blessed Jared and I more than we could have even imagined. My marriage is also great. Jared is an amazing father and the perfect husband. Although times can be stressful due to finances and other major life decisions, we always stick together and come out on top. This March will mark 8 years that we have been together! 8 YEARS!!! That is absolutely amazing :). We have always made the most of all our circumstances and it has worked wonderfully. It's crazy to think that we started dating our sophomore year of high school and are still going strong.  He makes me happier than he probably even knows. Also in March marks 3 years of being Mr. and Mrs. Some people say that marriage can ruin relationships, or that you won't be as happy years down the road...I disagree. Sure there may be different challenges than we faced as boyfriend and girlfriend, but our love remains strong. We have learned how to talk to each other during hard times and get through them. I'm so appreciative of my hard working bearded man. Hmm, what else...We are seriously loving living out in the country! It is such a blessing. We have a huge yard for Emerie to run free. So for now, and hopefully forever, I can focus on all of the good things in life, and not dwell on the rockyness. I think that'll be my New Year's resolution this year...To see the good in life, the good in people, and the good in the bad. I'm sure I will be much happier if I do so.