hey YO! I’m back and hopefully better than ever. I took some time away to regroup, refocus, and appreciate this amazing life I have. The end of 2023 is a couple steps away and I wanted to share some thoughts that have been on my mind this year.
I have to start off with the most exciting news, I’m gonna be a daddy (again)!! Another little girl will be blessing the Thompson household in April of 2024
Fatherhood.. hmm.. I’ll be honest, I’m loving it. Sure it can be exhausting, and definitely some learning to do but I have experienced some of the most amazing moments in my life these past couple years. It’s not only about Aurelia either, as I’ve gotten to watch her mama Andrea grow too. She took the opportunity to go back to school and ran away with it. She made her first semester look like child’s play (even though I know it was a LOT of work). I am so proud of her, and excited to see her continue her journey, not only as a student but as a mother as well.
Speaking of fatherhood, dad I am still missing you everyday. It’s true what they say, it doesn’t get easier. You would absolutely adore the little girl that Aurelia is becoming. I can see the smile on your face. I never got the chance to tell you certain things but I hope that you knew them. Thank you for being the dad I needed, my dad. We didn’t always see eye to eye on things but we never had any real beefs between the two of us. I’m sorry that I wasn’t a better son. I’m sorry that I wasn’t there when maybe I needed to be. Thank you for the lessons I learned from you. Thank you for being the grumpy old man that had a heart of gold. I’m proud of you and the man you were. You went from a stubborn bull to a big teddy bear, which brought me mad joy. I will continue to be the best person that I can be and be the father that my little girls deserve. This is my tribute to you, this is how I will honor you. I love you dad!
As the years continue to fly by I am learning more and more about this life we have. It’s short, it’s unpredictable, hell it’s a bit scary. We laugh, we love, we hurt, we cry and before you know it we say goodbye. Cherish it.. every moment. I’ll tell you from experience, you’ll be riding high one day and BAM, your whole world gets flipped upside down. Whether the day is going smoothly or you’ve hit a bump in the road, cherish it. We were never told that our lives would be easy. Embrace change, smile and laugh as much as you can, tell someone how much they mean to you, or send a daily text to remind someone that they matter. Don’t get me wrong, I have bad days but I’m done taking advantage of excuses. I’m going to do my best to celebrate each day as it was my last.
Thank you for allowing me to express myself. I hope that you will take something away from this, in one way or another. I love my life and I hope that it shows thru my words, my pictures and my legacy I leave behind. We have an exciting 2024 coming up and I cannot wait to share it all with you guys. Also, I am going to use my Thread account for posting, well.. my opinions. I have enough other accounts that I post pictures and updates, so I figured I’d try something different. If you are interested in seeing what I have to say, I’ll leave my link below.
Hey, there is a comment section on here too.. have something you want to chime in on, I’d love to hear it. Goodbye 2023, hello tomorrow.. captain out!
2023 In Pictures
I was so excited when I heard another baby was going to grace yawls presents! I am so happy for you both and Ariella too 🙂 soon as you find out what kind of blanket that little old one is needing please tell me 🙂 I’ll be ready
We sure will!! It’s hard to believe we are less than 4 months away from another little Thompson girl!!
I have enjoyed following your life through posts and your blog.
Congratulations on #2. I am happy for ALL of you. ♥️
New Year’s Blessings
Thank you for following along! I hope to be a little more active with my posts next year.
It gives me great joy to see your posts and watch your little princess grow up before my eyes. Im so happy to hear the news of another precious Thompson girl coming in 2024. You two are such Great parents to Aurelia and you definitely deserve All The Best Blessings to come in the future. Thank you for sharing your Wonderful adventures and being the Special person You are and I look forward to many many more. I Love you All so much! Aunt Patty
Thank you Aunt Patty! She is such an amazing little girl and we are hopeful that will will pass it in to her sister. We love you!
WOW!! What a touching tribute to Your dad. He was an awesome brother as well, and left behind great memories for us to cherish. You are an amazing selfless and loving husband to Andrea and remarkable dad to Aurelia as well as we all know that you will be to your new little bundle of joy. There’s are many women out here in this world that would love to have a man like you. We will continue to follow your adventures . Keep doing you!! Love, Aunt Darlene
P.S. I pray that your family and you are greatly Blessed in the new year to come and all years there after!!
Thank you for the kind words Aunt Darlene, we love you and pray for you all to have an amazing 2024! Who knows, maybe we will head your way…
Tom, it warmed my heart reading your words. You, Andrea and Aurelia are a beautiful and amazing family with more excitement awaiting you un 2024. Our hearts and love are with you all and may God continue to bless your beautiful family!
Come see us anytime you all have time. You have an open invitation to our home! Love you Aunt Laura & Uncle Jerry Eaves
Thank you, I greatly appreciate the offer and the kind words. I got lucky with this one, it just flowed from my brain to my fingertips
The tribute to your father was beautiful!
Thank you for the lovely pictures.
Thank you!! I love taking them and the ladies are great subjects to take pictures of!!
I just love these updates and I am extremely happy that you and your beautiful family are part of our lives. Love all of you – Maria
Thank you! We are happy to be a part of your lives too!! I am glad that the “creative” flow has come back
Great message, and hope the family including the one coming soon is doing well.
A team never loses as long as they come back to play again.
Keep inspiriring growth and it’s pretty amazing the things that God reveals to us. Take care.