Sunday, June 26, 2011

Dates!


Not long after Lucia was born, Jason and I had dinner at Jason's sisters house with her family.  Ashley, her husband Lee, and their daughter Kayla moved to Denver a week before Lucia was born.  They had been looking for the right house and work situation to move from LA and it worked out perfectly that they moved when they did,  an answer to our prayers.  We are Godparents to their almost 1 year old daughter, Kayla and they too are Lucia's Godparents.  Needless to say, we couldn't love them more as family and great friends.  In the past 2 months they have not only been an incredible support but they have given us great advice and one thing in particular has really stuck with us.  
They told us that being a great parents is putting your marriage first.  When you and your partner communicate, take time for each other, show compassion and love to each other, and even yes, go on dates, even when you think you shouldn't leave, the rest falls in place.  Your child/children see and feel the love between the two of you and that creates a loving foundation.   Thank you Ashley and Lee for being the family and friends that you are - words can't express how happy Jason and I are that you are here.

So.....Jason and I are still taking time for each other.  We have been on a few dates alone, including Saturday night,  without Lucia (I begged and eagerly received pictures of Lu via text messaging throughout the night-that was the prerequisite) and we missed her dearly and talked about her most of, if not all of the time, but it was nice to remember what brought us together in the first place and what brought us together had now created our Little Lu.

This week we continue with our second week of Physical and Occupational Therapy through Denver Options and we have a couple specialty doctor appts- cardiology and audiology (nothing that has us worried).   We are also planning on more smiles, maybe some lulu rolls and many more hip hip hoorays!

Thank you Zapatas for an amazing care package, the charm has been on my neck since I opened the box.  Thank you Priests and Slaytons for delicious meals, and Sara Grace and Nate Jackson for the thoughtful and adorable gifts for Lu.  We are praying for our friends, the Golds this week as their daughter with PKS has a very important appointment on Tuesday-we love you Lizzie!

xo Juliet, Jason and Lucia

The Hunt Family below-Lee, Ashley and adorable cousin Kayla

4 comments:

Ashley Dawkins Hunt said...

Kayla is so fortunate to have you both as her godparents. Lee and I admire you both so much. You are everything parents should be and more! We love you and Lucia so much!

Anonymous said...

Keep dating. God knows - life is H A R D. It is the sweet moments: lulu rolls, cupcakes, sweet smiles, holding hands, laughing (when your belly hurts), good music, fresh air, quiet..... Sweet Lucia is such a gift, not just to you, but so many of us listening, learning and loving through you. You already have given us so much to smile for. God Bless Lucia, Juliet & Jason.
The Richters

Katie Zapata said...

So glad you liked the goodies Jules! I loved this post and it helped serve as a good reminder for me... I'll try to go on more dates with Dave! :) Love you guys... xoxo

Tate said...

I love this post, Jules!!! Hubby is so important and I'm glad you guys are making time for one another. Give Lu a squeeze from me. Love you all!!