Even on my weakest day...

As I end the day with a bath for my little one, I can't help but think how lucky I am to have all that I do! I'm so blessed to have the amazing family I do, all the love and support that has surrounded me when I needed it most, and the encouragement when I didn't know where else to find it.

We celebrated Christmas with family like usual, and Grace got more gifts than I knew what to do with! But it's all put in its place and I've reclaimed my living room again. Well somewhat reclaimed, I still have Christmas decorations to pack away lol.

I have been off all pain management meds since just before the new year started and I've had no pain since! I've got more energy than I did and I'm feeling more like myself again.

I sunk into a horrible pit of depression just before Thanksgiving and I had a horrible time getting out of it. My psychiatrist put me on an anti depressant and boy has it helped. And he good part is, I haven't gone to the opposite end of the bipolar spectrum yet so bonus! I'm hoping to go back to writing more now that I'm out of that pit. It was awful! I was sleeping all the time, and I'd cry over every last thing that went on! Hell nothing had to happen and I'd cry, over my hair, my nails, anything. But I sought help when I needed it and am feeling much better.

Grace continues to grow and thrive every day. She's sweet and gentle, yet spunky and fresh all in the same breath. She is so smart and continues to amaze me with all she knows and remembers! I just can't get enough of her. Tonight while putting her to bed she snuggled up close, kissed me a dozen times, hugged me real tight for 5 whole minutes, and then laid her head on my pillow and fell fast asleep right there next to me. It was a little slice of heaven right here on earth. I am really so proud of my girl and can't believe just how big she is now! She's 2 and a half years old now and I really can't figure out where all the time has gone.

Be well all...