2009

Boy what a busy year it has been! So much has happened and changed, it's hard to believe it's only been ONE YEAR. Wow, as I am thinking over these past months, I have realized everything is flowing together. I get very lost in 2008 and 2009 because I went through so many changes. I guess my year really started in late August, early September of 2008. That is when I decided that I was going to leave all my college plans and family behind in Oregon and move to the D.C. Metro area with Alan.


I had no idea what to expect or if I would like it. Also, I found out that I was pregnant within the first two weeks of being in Virginia. Next thing I knew, I was going to be a mom, and was married. We got married September 26, 2008 in the court house of Alexandria, Virginia at 12:45 PM : )


The rest of 2008 was a blur. Before I knew it, one year ago today I found out that Brittney was a Brittney, not a little Lucas : ) I can't believe it!! Exactly one year ago today I found out I was having a girl! How exciting!!! I can't believe it. Anyways, now onto more of 2009. The early part of the year was kind of a blur. I was homesick, and still had mixed feelings on having a baby so soon.


March came and I got to spend a weekend with my mom. We played "tourist" and went to all the museums and it was great. I had never been soooo excited to see my mom. I missed her so much and it just made my day to be able ot see her. Next thing I knew, it was time for Brittney to come. Whether or not we were prepared or not, she was coming!


Labor was rather strange. I had lost my mucous plug early in the morning and was pretty excited. I called and let my doctor know, but decided to wait until 8PM to call again and then consider going to the hospital. I lasted until about 7PM. A short five hours later, I had a little Brittney FINALLY in my arms, WOW.


The next few months passed fairly quickly. I adjusted to being a mom faster than I thought. It was great, she brought so much happiness to me. I got to come home in August and spend time with my family. They got aquainted with Brittney and definitely fell in love! We lost my Grandma Glena in August also. I was very fortunate to be home and make it to her funeral/celebration of life service. She was in her eighty's and was my dad's mom. It was great seeing my family and such that I hadn't seen in years.


Besides having a baby, Alan and I experienced yet another huge adjustment. Just barely a year into our marriage, he went to Afghanistan to earn us more money and hope better us. Because of this choice, I have been able to come home!! I love being back home again and being so close to my friends and especially my family!! I have felt so lost this past year without them. I miss Alan, but I know all of this is worth it and everything will be fine. My grandparents are being blessed by being able to get to know their great granddaughter. It's great! I am also finally back in school continuing my music degree! I bought my math and philosophy books today and felt so excited!


So much has happened this year. I have grown and changed so much. My family and I have finally gotten back on the right track. I feel like another year of hardships, lack of communication, depression, excitement, and happiness has come and gone very quickly. I have realized that no matter what, your family loves you. Family is forever no matter what happens. It has been reinstated that we can get through anything with good communication and love. Happy New Year's to all! I hope that everyone has a spectacular beginning to the new year. Also, I'd like to send a special shoutout to my Marian : ) May your labor and recovery be wonderful and as easy as possible. I will be thinking about you and Alexander and be sending happy, positive thoughts your way as he makes his entrance into the world in 2010. Love you both!!!