Sunday, January 31, 2010

Perfect Moment Monday: Goodbye January

The month of January has not been a very pleasant one in my blogging past.

I started this blog in February of '07, so I missed out writing in January that year. But trust me, that may be my least favorite January in recent years: it was when we got our male factor diagnosis.

Then in January of '08, Mook and I hit a pretty rough patch in our relationship--we spent time in counseling and needed to regroup as a couple. There were some really dark days in that month, and I am very thankful we came out stronger because of it.

And of course last year, January of '09, I spent a majority of the time on my back--on hospital bed rest, praying that little Ron was going to be OK since I had started bleeding from my previa.

And I do realize, that all of these January's had a happy ending--I started blogging because of our MFI diagnosis, Mook and I became a stronger couple, and the O-man and I were getting exceptional care in the hospital.

But I would be lying if I said it has been so incredibly nice to have had a relatively low-key January of '10.

Mook and I were able to bid farewell to the month by enjoying a snowed in weekend at home alone together--the O-man had a visit planned with one set of grandparents, and it just happened to be when the great-blizzard-of-the-decade decided to descend upon us!

I love the O-man more than life itself, but I also love Mook--and we really enjoyed this weekend together--he's been traveling so much with work, that I actually got jittery when he came home--like those first-dating butterflies ;)

Last night, we took a walk around the neighborhood... it was so peaceful...no cars on the road, it was still snowing, and he stuck out his elbow for me to grab onto as we walked--and it was just like a great ending to a good book, as I took his arm and smiled at him....a perfect moment, indeed.











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24 comments:

  1. What a great self-portrait!

    I'm glad this January was relatively boring for you, and that you got the bonus late in the month -- a reconnection and some re-creation.

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  2. Roll on February. I'm a little bit jealous of your gorgeous snow...love that pic.

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  3. Nice couple time. I love that picture.

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  4. What a nice reflection...

    and the pic is perfect!

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  5. Love this moment...perfect moment indeed.

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  6. I love this post! So glad those butterflies are back. ;)

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  7. Love the pic and I personally am always happy to see the butt end of both Jan and Feb.

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  8. Wonderful blog. I hope all your January's from here on out are as low key and end with such perfect moments.

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  9. Totally perfect moment! Totally. xoxoxoxo

    That is the best picture!

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  10. I love this post...and I'm so glad Jan of '10 was good to you. :)

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  11. Glad you had such an uneventful January 2010 - and a nice weekend being snowed in at home.

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  12. What a cool pic! (waving back!!)

    It wasn't a bad January here, either, but with February come one more step toward the summer and warm weather.

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  13. I'm visiting from Lori's Perfect Moment Monday (www.weebleswobblog.com) to check out your Perfect Moment!

    That is an awesome picture and a great story.

    Glad you had a low-key January.

    Perfect!

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  14. awwwwww. what an awesome perfect moment!

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  15. What a nice way to end a low key month!

    Perfect, indeed.

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  16. I'm with you - it's hard to hate Januaries, even though for me I want to hate it so much for the dark and cold.

    I'm glad you and Mook got some awesome time together...and a big week ahead for you guys.

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  17. Love the photo! January is not a favorite month of mine. In Rochester the quicker the winter months pass after Christmas the better.

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  18. Jan was my favorite month for many years until it turned into my nightmare month... I am glad that you and Mook had a baby-free romantic weekend. Love the picture

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  19. I am glad that this January was lowkey. Great shot of the two of you!

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  20. that is a great picture!!!

    and a great way to end the month.

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  21. You guys are so romantic. :) Good thing you took the time too because you are about to be bombarded by tons of family and friends who love you this week!

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  22. Ooooh, couple time...I am seriously jealous! Great picture and great post.

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