He's Baaack!

Dear Everyone,
I announce with great joy that Bryan has returned from his hiatus, to enjoy marital bliss and family life once again. And to start helping me with the diapers. He is done, for the most part, and I am so glad it's over. Abby is loving the extra attention already, and roping him into reading her as many stories as she can get away with. Jack took a little more time to warm up to his daddy, but now he smiles and lets Bryan hold him without crying. I think I underestimated how hard things would be. All you single mothers out there, you have my deepest, most heartfelt respect. You are truly amazing. I would not want to go through this again, but I learned so many valuable lessons and grew closer to the Lord that I am very grateful for these last few months. Never again will I look at a harried mother and wonder why she didn't bother to do her hair or put make-up on that day. I will simply marvel at the fact that I am out of the house at all. Never again will I judge mothers for taking their kids through the drive-through to get lunch instead of making it. Now I will pat myself on the back for only going once today. Never again will I despise the mother who uses candy to keep everyone quiet and happy. I am proud of myself for sharing it with the kids.

Maybe some of our next few stories and blogs won't include pee, or pull-ups, or lizards - but one thing they will include for sure is, Bryan. And that is the latest from the whole Barquerobunch.

~Theresa