With Arms Wide Open

So I found myself in tears this morning as I was driving Troy and I to our normal Monday morning class. A song came on the radio that I haven't heard in awhile and it was the song that Derek and I cherished when we were pregnant with Troy. It was also the first song that Derek heard on the radio after he "heard the news" of us being pregnant the first time. Here are the lyrics...

With Arms Wide Open
by Creed

Well I just heard the new today
It seems my life is going to change
I closed my eyes, begin to pray
Then tears of joy stream down my face

With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
With arms wide open
With arms wide open

Well I don't know if I'm ready
To be the man I have to be
I'll take a breath, I'll take her by my side
We stand in awe, we've created life

With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arems wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
I'll show you everything...oh yeah
With arms wide open...wide open

If I had just one wish
Only one demand
I hope he's not like me
I hope he understands
That he can take this life
And hold it by the hand
And he can greet the world
With arms wide open...

With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
I'll show you everything...oh yeah
With arms wide open...wide open

As I sat and listened to the lyrics again I couldn't help but to think about how far we have come. How far my husband, a man who had never held a baby before his own son, has come. We went into parenthood blindly, not knowing what to expect, but as Troys second birthday approaches I can't help but think about what an amazing job I think we have done so far. And mostly what an amazing man I am married to who is such an incredible father. He will probably be embarrassed by me publishing this for all to see, but I think too often in our busy lives we forget to let each other know how proud we are of each other and how much we appreciate them, not only as a spouse, but also as a parent. I don't know if it's the pregnancy emotions that started this teary mess or what, but as we are getting closer to welcoming our second little one into the world I find relief in knowing that we, as a team, can raise these little boys to be well rounded, caring, loving men. Thanks Creed, for this little reminder and boost of confidence that I needed as we are about to become a family of four (something I have been very nervous about).

On another note, I have a lot of updating to do on this blog. It's been way too long and A LOT has happened since I last posted. This will have to wait for another naptime since I'm expecting Troy to wake up any minute. Check back soon. :)