Great Joy in Something So Small... Water

A little history before we get to today's main topic- Water. 

About a week ago Leah and I had to re-evaluate our relationship. We both had to take a step back to help us redefine who were are as partners, as mothers, and as selves. The therapy has started, both with a therapist and with self reflection. This is where the blog came form. I am trying to find my inner strength and self. In other words, I am strengthening my steps. One step and one day at a time.

Now let's talk about water. I have always enjoyed a hot bath, a steaming shower, a trip to the beach,  and dip in a cool pool. Water is something I craved during pregnancy. When I was first breastfeeding, I could not get enough. There were days when Ross was an infant that I would drink 4 Liters a day. Yes, I said 4 liters. I know this because I drink from a Nalgene. I would drink 4 Nalgenes a day.  I drank water so much when I was first breastfeeding because I was paranoid about my milk supply. I was scared I would not have enough to feed Ross. Well, 18 months after his birth I can look back and laugh at my paranoia. I had more milk than Ross knows what to do with!! 

Ross has been the biggest joy in Leah and my relationship. As we were having relationship problems last week, Ross was there to give us a hug or share his amazing smile with us. Just as I drank water to feed Ross as an infant, today he used water to feed me in my infancy on this new journey of self strengthening. I think the pictures below will show you what I mean! He is an amazing spirit wrapped in a small, but perfect package. I thank God for sharing him with Leah and I. I thank Leah for being such an amazing wife and more importantly an amazing mother to our son. Now for the pictures...