Ahh Ireland!
We chose to come here next since we have plans to be in Morocco next weekend. We have hopes on heading north after and going to Spain but for some reason, I have been feeling under the weather. I am going to see a doctor here soon to check on why.
We chose to come here next since we have plans to be in Morocco next weekend. We have hopes on heading north after and going to Spain but for some reason, I have been feeling under the weather. I am going to see a doctor here soon to check on why.
Back from the Dr. and...we are expecting a baby boy!!!! I had a feeling and the doctor confirmed! He also then told us after Morocco, we would need to head back to the states and stay away from flying since I will be in my third semester at that time. So making some quick plans on where we want to birth our baby boy (Troy!) is the next big decision to make in our travels.
We spent Mother's Day there (the American date) which helped because the restaurant was empty! Gattz rented a room out in a castle near Dublin and that is where we spent the entire night, eating, dancing and just in appreciation of one another!
Then after dinner, all the kids said a speech in appreciation for their mothers and it was the sweetest thing! Kenzie thanked us for bringing Troy into her life and for cookies, of course! Troy, my little wordsmith wrote a long speech:
Happy Mother's Day Mommy and Thank you
I want you to know how much I love you. You and Dad have welcomed me with open hearts and you have shown me you will always be there for me.
I want to properly thank you for accepting me and bb in your hearts.
You have made me a more compassionate person. You always seem to put others before yourself much of the time. Your honest forgiveness of others mistakes and misunderstandings still boggles my mind. Your friendship is as unconditional as your love for those you call your friends.
You don't just carry your own burdens but ours as well. You have proven you will never walk away and stand with us no matter what situations we find ourselves in. And you always know what to do and say.... to calm all of us and protect us.
Thank you mommy for never giving up on us or yourself. Thank you for giving me the happiest of memories I have had to this date. Thank you for giving me the best family.
And finally, Thank you for being who you are and for making us shine even when we don't feel so shiny. For defending the people we feel closest to.
I love you more than all the stars in the Universe.
Your Son
Troy
Truly! What more could a mom want for Mother's Day than being around her children, husband, feeling appreciated and the kids behaving...oh and to be in Ireland!
Happy Mother's Day Mommy and Thank you
I want you to know how much I love you. You and Dad have welcomed me with open hearts and you have shown me you will always be there for me.
I want to properly thank you for accepting me and bb in your hearts.
You have made me a more compassionate person. You always seem to put others before yourself much of the time. Your honest forgiveness of others mistakes and misunderstandings still boggles my mind. Your friendship is as unconditional as your love for those you call your friends.
You don't just carry your own burdens but ours as well. You have proven you will never walk away and stand with us no matter what situations we find ourselves in. And you always know what to do and say.... to calm all of us and protect us.
Thank you mommy for never giving up on us or yourself. Thank you for giving me the happiest of memories I have had to this date. Thank you for giving me the best family.
And finally, Thank you for being who you are and for making us shine even when we don't feel so shiny. For defending the people we feel closest to.
I love you more than all the stars in the Universe.
Your Son
Troy
Truly! What more could a mom want for Mother's Day than being around her children, husband, feeling appreciated and the kids behaving...oh and to be in Ireland!
The next day, we went to travel via horse to the Blarney Stone! Each of us were able to do it and it was VERY high up! We thought it was a simple stone and Gattz did suggest we just tell the kids it's any rock *snickers* but nope! We are here for an authentic experience and with that meant climbing castle stairs, hanging over a ledge to kiss a stone full of strangers cooties :) It was fun! Before we knew it, the week was up, we had to pack and head off to Morocco!!