A few weeks ago, my sweet husband asked why I haven't blogged in so long. Today, my Facebook Memories reminded me that my last post was a year ago today. Okay, okay - I get it! I'm THAT person...the one who starts something and doesn't stick with it.

I read the last post about three times. My how a year has changed life; I didn't know whether to laugh or cry as I was taken back to how it was.

Desperation. That's the only word I can think of.

Maybe the truth is that I stopped writing because I simply couldn't. When you feel like you're drowning in your own life, things have just gotta go. We were surviving. Plain and simple. And do you know what?

WE DID IT!

The first year of Trevor's life was full of blessings, but it was TOUGH. That's just the truth. However, just like other trials in life, those difficult days of just surviving have given me such perspective and appreciation for the good days we have now. I don't take for granted that we got to make cookies just because. Or that I'm actually working on our photo book...for this year! Or that I take a whole hour to myself every single day. Or a million other little things.

Now, we celebrate instead of survive! My days are full of joy and laughter and goodness all around. Sure, there's still tough stuff - there's always going to be. Life is full of seasons.

Parenthood is not easy y'all. Take it easy on yourself. Find one good thing in each day until your circumstances change. That's my motivational speech for today.