Reasons to be thankful Dylan isn't here yet

Okay, I've spent a lot of time on here, on message boards, and in real life complaining about how hard these last couple weeks have been. It's still hard, but I would like to focus on a few things that I've really enjoyed that would not have been possible had Dylan arrived before now.

1. I would have missed my children's faces light up on New Year's Eve while playing with and watching fireworks.
2. I wouldn't have indulged in so much chocolate cake batter ice cream from Cold Stone
3. I wouldn't have had a moment to tell my grandfather why he means so much to me and that we are going to honor  him by giving Dylan his middle name (John).
4. I would've missed out on taking Gavin for an attempted haircut and a lunch date.
5. Luis wouldn't have been able to take Kadence on a "date" to see Beauty and The Beast.
6. I wouldn't have gotten the fabulous foot massage I had the other day.
7. Luis and I wouldn't have been able to spend the night at a hotel- our first night alone since having Kadence.
8. I wouldn't have enjoyed not one, but TWO jet massage baths at said hotel.
9. I would've missed a really nice, uninterrupted conversation with my sister in law.

And finally...I wouldn't be about to head out for a lunch date with my husband, my dad, and his girlfriend...something I'm really looking forward to. While I'm of course looking forward to the moment when I can see and hold my baby boy, I am very thankful for these last few weeks- misery and all.