Tonight!

TONIGHT!...

is Chad's last 12 hour shift.  I am SO excited for him, and for us.  When I married Chad "I knew what I was getting into".  Those late night, 12 hour shifts, never really bothered me...until Beckett was born.  

I think it is safe to say that kids change everything.  

I vividly remember my dad always putting me to bed and letting me hug him as tight as I could to the point he would cough (pretending to choke).  I would always put on his shoes and run around the house.  He even taught me to burp! haha! 

These are the types of memories I want Chad to be able to form with our children.  Bed time routine!  Holidays! Ball games!  I would be lying if I said I was sad he wouldn't be a police officer anymore.  I'm not sad at all about it.  I look forward to the nights working as a team at bedtime.  I can't wait to fall asleep next to my husband every night.  I certainly know I won't miss Chad "winding down" and watching tv at 3:30am!  I know Chad is excited too.  Wearing an extra 25lbs of gun belt and bullet proof vest is not enjoyable, for anyone.  I know he will miss the people he works with.  He has formed some amazing friendships! 

Chad is an amazing police officer.  He is great at what he does.  I know he will be just as amazing at anything he does.  He is so smart, kind, and witty.  He is truly the most amazing person I know.  

I'm excited for the future of our family.  It has been incredible to have prayed so heavily about this decision... to quit our jobs and move seven hours away.... and receive affirmation from God.

Our home sold after 27 days on the market.  We went under contract the day after my last day of work.  God's hand is on this move for our family. 

I especially can't wait for Beckett to have his daddy around as much as he has me around. 

When it comes down to it family is everything, and I am beyond excited for the future of our family.