Nothing Ever Stays the Same

It's fourth of July and what am I doing? Am I swimming? No. Am I soaking up the sun? No. Am I spending the day at the beach? No. I'm thanking God Corbin is taking a nap so I can get stuff ready for tonight. A few years ago July 4th meant waking up going to the pool, eating all day, and enjoying family. Today? We went to eat breakfast with Mom, Dad, and Robert. Then we came home. Corbin didn't sleep well last night thanks to our very inconsiderate neighbors who decided they would celebrate last night with fireworks starting at midnight :) So he's napping and I got a few things done for tonight. Things are constantly changing and sometimes I think they change for the better. Christmas and Easter were so sad for me. I remember as a kid going to Maw-Maw's for Christmas then going to Herman's for Christmas Dinner, then going back to my mom's to open gifts. This year? We had Christmas at my sister's and that was it. Maw Maw is in a nursing home and we don't get together with the rest of the family. I told Chris it didn't even seem like Christmas. He reminded me that what I remember is spending time with my grandparents, and that is exactly what Corbin will remember too. My parents are his grandparents, life is moving on. I know he's right but it's still hard to move on. Easter we did things at mom's but it was different. So anyway this 4 of the July is different but it's our 1st 4th of July and I'm completely smitten with this little boy and everything is good :) Happy 4th!