so thankful

As you can see, I haven't been very good at blogging this fall. The past few months have been a whirlwind of first grade, new friends, work, parties, book clubs, scouts, swimming, piano and more. I try very hard to be the best mother to him and I'm often exhausted. But you know what? I love my job - I love my job as Marek's mother. He is the best thing that ever happened in my life. Tonight I asked him if he could guess what the best day of my life was...and he said, "the day I was born?" Absolutely. I wish I had more time with him. I would have given anything to have been at home with him, instead of working - even though I love my career. I wish time hadn't flown by so fast these past - almost seven! -  years. But I am so proud of him. He is sweet, kind, sensitive, funny, inquisitive, and so much more. He loves to play. He loves to laugh. He loves to sing and play games and help at home. He is often wise. He loves to snuggle. He's a fantastic reader. He's a worrier, especially about those he cares for. I hope he knows how much he's loved. Two events in my life - the passing of my father and the birth of my son - have given me the immediate knowledge of how important every minute is - how important those you love really are. Nothing else really compares. I'll miss my boy at Thanksgiving, but I know he'll be having fun. And, as always, Marek is what I'm thankful for each and every second of my life.