I just have to take a minute to be cheesy because I feel so grateful for what I have! I'm so grateful for a loyal and kind husband (even though he can be a tease) who took the time with me before we got married to discuss divorce. We both came to the conclusion that we didn't want to get married if divorce was ever an option. I'm grateful that we are both that committed to each other and our little family and we'll never give up. I thank both of our parents for that mindset. I know my parents have had their difficulties, every marriage has! Newsflash: Marriage isn't easy, it takes work! I'm grateful that I had good examples that taught me that family is more important than any stupid argument or disagreement. I feel like Brad's parents were also a good example to him. It seems like so many people around us are just giving up on their marriages and not taking the time to make things right and come together. It makes me sad, and scares me at the same time. Poor Brad has to deal with all my anxiety and "what ifs" and he always very patiently talks me through it and eases my mind. I'm glad I have a husband I can trust completely who does everything for me and Donovan. I love my little family so much! At this point in my life, I'm the happiest I've ever been. I know it will continue to get better and I'm so excited for the future...but I'm pretty content with the present! I'm grateful for both of our families and I love all my in laws! I love my siblings and I hope we can all get closer as we get older! I love my husband and all he does for me and how he always makes me feel like I am a hot wife. He's helped me a lot with my confidence level and I'm very grateful for him. While I'm crazy about Brad, I have to say I'm especially grateful for this cute little face! 
I think Donovan has all of our good traits...plus a few annoying ones like his stubbornness, it's hard to say where he got that, I think Brad and I are both pretty stubborn. I'm so excited for him to get older and continue to develop his personality. He is so sweet and fun. He wasn't a snugly baby, but he is definitely a snugly toddler and I love it! I love the conversations we have and his sweet little voice. The other day we had to go to the laundromat because our stupid dryer hadn't been fixed and I had 5 loads of laundry to do! He had so much fun watching the dryers and talking to all the little old ladies there. Before we left, one of the ladies said, "I just have to say, he is a very well behaved little boy...exuberant, but not naughty!" That made me feel good about my current efforts to get him to behave. We have been using the time out chair a lot in the evenings, but he is getting it. He knows when he is in trouble and tries to get out of it by giving me his sweetest grin, tilting his cute little head, and saying "Hi, mommy". Little stinker. I wonder where he got that from? I guess I have to claim that one, I was always trying the sweet act to get out of punishments.
I will leave you a video for your enjoyment. Yes, we let our kid listen to "Poker Face", we are horrible parents. But it's really cute to see him get excited about songs and try to sing them!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Grateful
Posted by Bradley, DeAnna, Donovan, and Chamae at 9:05 AM
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Thank you for sharing that. I agree with you. Sometimes saying "I'm committed" or "I'm not going anywhere" means more than "I love you".
This is such a great post. I agree, marriage is so hard... I had no idea, but it is worth it. I think it makes it even more worth it now that we have Maddox, if that makes sense. Thanks, DeAnna.
Thank you for saying exactly what I've been thinking lately. Just recently some friends of ours decided to get a divorce - and then changed their minds, and then were going to get a divorce again, etc. etc. I honestly don't understand how people let their marriages get to a point where that would even be up for discussion. Then just three days ago I found out a good friend of mine who lives back east and has been married five years is getting a divorce :( It was one of those where you would have never seen it coming...and it just breaks my heart! People are just selfish nowadays - I honestly believe that's the biggest problem. People forget to be selfless and that (obviously) is one of the only ways to make a marriage work. But it is HARD! I agree! But I always remember that my worse days with Seth are still better than my best days without him :)
i totally agree with everyone's comments. marriage is hard, but as long as you remained focused on the other person, then it can work! i am so lucky to have a great husband and family just like you! dallin had a similar conversation with me before we got married and we realize that while things are hard, they would be worse without each other. it's nice to see that even though so many people are getting divorces, there are still so many people like all of us that are happily married. thanks for the post deanna!
You two are an awesome couple and have been meant to be from the very beginning. I love your positive outlook on life and marriage - if you keep that perspective, you'll always see the best in what you've got right in front of you... a family that you're madly in love with! You're an amazing woman, DeAnna.
I Love your family too! I'm so happy and proud that you are all part of my family. You're right, marriage is hard but the rewards are so great! Can't wait to see and hear that cute Donovan in action in a couple weeks.
Well that's laying it on the line. I am glad you have a good perspective on life. I remember asking you soon after you got married if it was everything you thought it would be. You said in a matter of fact statement,"I know what marriage is like I watched you and dad.I am still trying to figure out what that meant???? When I stopped trying to change your dad and started to work on myself, a window was opened and I was able to see all the good in him and the annoying wasn't soooo annoying anymore. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, you have given me a chance to ponder on my own marriage and all that is good! I know this will help others. I love my sweet girl and am proud of you.
I'm glad you posted this. It made me think about my marriage and family more too. And I'm so glad that we both married into the Silveys so that I get to have you in my family now. I think you're great!
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