Long week

Big Poppa comes home tomorrow after a week long trip to Peru, and we couldn't be more happier! It's been a long week since he was only home for seven days before he left (10-day trip to Tonga before that!), and now we're so ready to have him home with us!

It's been a hard week. His absence has made us realize how much we depend on him as the patriarch of our home. I don't care what anyone says: dads are important!

With the tragedy in Connecticut, it's made me realize even more how precious life is. I love my husband and the life we have together, for the family we've created. I've always tried to show my husband and kids how much I love them, but with the recent events and the holidays upon us, it's been my top priority.

I pray everyone will be blessed.