Curve Balls

In a very sad and unexpected turn of events, Bill's business fell victim to the deteriorating economy and as a result was laid off last Friday. Completely unexpected and totally devastating. The past week was difficult emotionally. One minute we were hopeful, and the next I found myself tearing up. The unknown and lack of security of knowing what the future holds is the worst part. We are buying a house and another baby is on the way- it is never an ideal time to lose your job, but things like that make it a little harder to swallow.

Over the last week, as things have soaked in, I feel better. It is not the end of the world, and things will be fine. Rather than take a 5 year old tantrum and kick and scream on the floor, I decided to make a list of things that ARE good and completely out weigh this new development to force myself to be reminded of everything there IS in our lives to be thankful for.

1) We are healthy
2) We have a beautiful, funny, wonderfuly oblivious little boy whose ignorance to life around him helps us laugh and relax.
3) Daycare was one of our biggest expenses, and it goes with a job.
4) We will be financially ok while Bill searches for a new job.
5) We still have really good health insurance.
6) I still have a job (knock on wood).
7) We have family and friends and most importantly eachother.
8) We have a roof over our heads
9) We can still put food on the table
10)We are welcoming a new baby in September
11)We are still able to laugh, alot
12)We have gotten through A LOT worse.
13) We are still able to get the new house without putting ourselves in any type of comprimising situation.
14)We already live modestly, and will not have to learn to live without much.
15)Jack will be able to have quality time with his Daddy.

and on and on and on...