I remember where I was on January 20th, 2008

Today the whole world was talking about the importance and significance of the inauguration of Obama as a new USA (and some would say world) leader. As an exception since Gabriel started watching the TV instead of his toys, I turned it on in the background. I kept hearing how people wanted to remember "where they were on January 20th 2009". I'm not really sure I'll remember this day, but Alejo and I will always remember this date one year ago. Exactly one year ago, we learned I was pregnant. Exactly one year ago, our whole lives changed forever. I look back at this first entry in my "Gabriel diary". Alejo was living in Halifax then, and I was in Ottawa. We were so overwhelmed, nervous and full of questions, extatic and full of dreams. On this day one year ago, Alejo and I wished we could hug each other to share the moment. We had no idea (as no one ever does I guess) of what the future would bring, but knew we were in for quite a ride. Today, I look at my now-sleeping (Yay!) 4-month-old baby and I again feel this overwhelming joy. Suddenly, all the little stresses of the day seem futile and fade away. Look at where we were then, and look at where we are now. A family. A happy family. I should do this more often, helps me put everything in perspective.
Makes me think about something else that puts a smile on my face, those famous photo albums, for which I haven't been sending links lately. Here it goes:
Gabriel's 4th month
Le temps des fêtes avec Gabriel
and more if you click on my photo gallery.

Well, on this note, Good night,
Lys xx