I'm a very lucky lady

This is Ted after finishing his dinner and before bathing.

Today we've had some very sad news about friends of ours expecting a baby.

It's really upset me and made me think very carefully about how much I moan and get upset about the most trivial things. It's made me realise how lucky we are.

We let days go by, wishing for the next thing to happen or looking for the next milestone in a child's life. Really, we should treasure every precious moment we have with children, friends and family as you cannot rewind and try again.

Today has made me think about how I look at things and my baby boy. It has shifted something in my mind. I am so very grateful to be where we are now. I
am going to treasure these days more carefully.

I've just been in to check on Ted in his room. I watched him for a few moments in silence. The rain was pounding on the window. I placed a blanket on him and kissed his forehead. I looked at him as I cried. Thank you for being there.

Tonight my thoughts are with a family who have had something very precious taken from them.

I am so very sorry for the way in which this cruel world sometimes works.