Contentment

Took a bit of a break from writing, mostly from necessity.  We traveled to visit my family over the Easter season, and it was wonderful to see everyone.   I got to "show off" my baby like the proud new mama that I am.  


Then this past week was a bit hard, because Stephen's teeth came in.  He spent a great deal of time fussing and wanting me to hold him.   I love my sweet boy and would hold him forever--but my poor arms aren't quite up to the challenge.  Stephen is a big kid, and his 20+ pounds are giving me quite the weight training workout!  However, he's got two cute little white teeth on the bottom gum to show for it.   


I was wondering what to write about, and what seems to come most to my mind is simply the feeling of contentment that (big) Steve and I share right now.  It seems like we are both very aware of our blessings at this particular moment in time.  Our beautiful son is growing and happy and brings so much joy into our lives.  Our neighborhood is teeming with azaleas and blooming trees.  Our house is.... a mess, but in the context of a baby I think we're doing pretty darn good.  We have loving families and a wonderful community of friends here.  We are incredibly lucky to belong to a dynamic, faith-filled parish.  Steve's job is steady, and we can afford to have me home with our child.  Our marriage is strong, full of laughs, and truly a loving union of two (rather silly but perfectly matched) souls.   


It is naive to believe that things will always be so golden--but it's also wrong to not savor the moment when it is present.  
I am thankful, I am blessed, I am content!