I was honored this weekend to be a part of my sister in law's wedding. It was beautiful and perfect. The day couldn't have gone any better. I am so happy for both of them and their future together. The ceremony went off without a hitch. (well at least a hitch that the bride and groom noticed which is good.) I may or may not have had to leave halfway through the ceremony due to almost fainting. I hadn't eaten much throughout the day, the lights were so bright and it was so hot on stage, topped off by standing still in high heels and being 19 weeks pregnant--it just became too much, and I started feeling hot, and sweaty, and clammy and I knew that I was going to pass out if I didn't sit down, and soon. The crowd got blurry and black, and then I remember Megan (bridesmaid Megan, not the bride) trying to take me down the steps and I knew that that was not going to end well, so we went into one of the rooms by the baptistry. She made sure I was okay, and then Josh showed up and told me how pale I looked and clammy I felt. Then he got me some ice water and we went outside to cool off, and things got much better from there.
On another note, Eden did her flower girl duties like a pro, even though she never threw any of the heart shaped book pages to the ground. She marched down the aisle like she had done it a hundred times...and then proceeded to scream and cry when she didn't get to come up on stage with mommy. Of course everyone in the ceremony could hear her, even though she was in the lobby. The reception was great too. The food was delicious and everyone had a fun time dancing and reconnecting with friends and family.
This wedding weekend wore me out, so I am looking forward to a three day work week and then a long weekend in Gatlinburg. Looking forward to resting and taking in the beautiful scenery, hiking, shopping, eating at the Melting Pot. I. cannot. wait.
After we get back from our little vacation, more excitement is in store. No, not going back to school, although I do love teaching my fifth graders. On the Monday that we get back, we get to find out if Baby #2 is a boy or a girl at our anatomy scan. I am really thinking boy, because of how totally different this pregnant has been, but I guess we will have to wait a week to see.
I am remembering each day to thank God for all I have to be thankful for, which is so much. My family. This little blessing growing inside of me. My job. Fall weather. Hot coffee. Quiet moments. God is good and I am thankful for his blessings.
