Realizations.

I love my life, and every single part of it. I can't say I would change one part. I'm realizing that more and more everyday.

I realize how lucky I am with...

Tyler. It's not every woman that can find a man who loves her unconditionally, and solely her, unconditionally. I'm so thankful that I was one of those woman to find someone who does. He's incredibly selfless, and it is such an amazing trait.

When I met Tyler, I had no idea he had such bad family issues. His dad has never taken care of his mother, never been her supporter, and surely never helped her through all the hardships parenting, and life itself offers. He never showed his children real compassion and love, and thinks that he can only do so by providing his children with money, gifts, etc. Typically, you would think Tyler would learn how to be a man from his father, and think that's how woman should be treated. But, he is the total opposite. His father was never there for him, or his siblings. He lives 3 hours away (despite the fact that he is married to his wife), and leaves his mother to parent their younger children alone, because he chooses to work and live so far. I know it pains Tyler to see his mother do it alone because of his selfish father, who is living a different life elsewhere because that's what he chooses to do.

I'm so thankful that I found someone who saw the horrible side of a man, and dedicated himself to never be that to me, or most importantly, his children. I know our son isn't here yet, but his dedication and commitment to Caden already shows me his true love. He is constantly making sure I'm feeling not only good, but great. He is making sure that if he can't make a doctor appointment, that he knows every detail as if he were there. He is making sure our son has all he needs, and more. And most importantly, he is making sure that our son will always know he is loved. He tells me all the time he never wants to be like his father. He tells me that he is so thankful for my parents, because they offer him a loving and supporting pair. It means the world to me that he is excited about being a father.

He tells me I'm beautiful everyday. He comes home after a hard days of work and school asking what he can do to give me a break from cleaning, and preparing for our son. He finds ways to still surprise me with gifts. He is the exact man I always wanted to fall in love with, and I am so blessed to have him.

My family. My family are the best people I know. My parents have been together since they were 13, have been friends since kindergarten, had their first child (my brother) at 16, and were married at 21. They have been together 23 years, and are still in love. Some people fall out of love after so long, and the marriage becomes dull and boring. I can see it in my parents that it isn't that way. They are the happiest people I know. They go on dates, vacations, concerts, etc. and don't settle for "we've been married forever, it just fades". They show me that true love does exist, and you CAN be in love forever. They show me there is a perfect person out there, and you don't have to settle for just anyone. I aspire to have their marriage and love in one year, as well as thirty years. They taught me to never let your relationship wither away because you just "don't have time" or "you're busy with kids" or "you've been together so long, you just know you love each other, so why bother".

When Tyler and I told them we were pregnant, they were excited for us. They have been amazing parents. I have loved and cherished them every single day of my life, that I hope to be as good of parents as them, but if I'm only half as good, I will still be amazing.

Tyler loves my parents like his own. He calls my parents for advice and support. He looks up to them as parents, a couple, and individuals, and as do I.

My parents have given me and my brother the best life there is. We are incredibly close, and I wouldn't trade that for the world.