Where do I start? So much has happened in the last week. I will start with Christmas Day at my parents with my mom, dad, sis, bro, Jake, and Payton. We were all opening gifts and I was opening my gift from my lil sis. It was a KU shirt with Parker Dean on the front and the back said. Aunt Becky (Godmom). I began to sob immediately when I saw that. I was overwhelmed with such love and joy for the nephew I have yet to meet. I can't describe my elation at the fact that they chose me to be his godmom, a job I take very seriously. I felt so blessed. Everyone was laughing at how I went from zero to full on ugly cry in .2 seconds. I had a wonderful Christmas with my family and was so happy to be able to celebrate with the ones I loved the most. Fast forward to Dec. 27th, my mom's 60th birthday. We were all set to go out to dinner and celebrate. I had a few errands to run so I headed over to Jake's so we could get them done before dinner. I walked into the house and was messing with a wallet for my bro when Payton comes up to me and says, "Becky, when are you and my dad going to get married?" I told him I didn't know and asked him why. He responded with, "Well I think it should be soon" and then he turned and looked at Jake. Jake smiled, walked over and got down on one knee with a box in his hand. Then Payton got down on one knee with a box in his hand. Then it hit me again, the ugly cry. Jake took my hand and said, "I love you so much. You are so good to me and such a wonderful stepmom to Payton and we want to spend the rest of our lives with you. Will you marry us?" Jake put the ring on my finger and I said yes and then Payton (with tears in his eyes) told me he had something for me too. He gave me a heart ring with two diamonds on it (one for him and one for his dad). Payton also has a ring on a necklace to signify our bond. I cried some more and hugged and kissed my boys. It was the most special amazing moment. I have never been happier in my life than this week. I found out I get to be a Godmom to my nephew and I get to marry the love of my life and start our family together with the best stepson in the whole wide world. I also have an amazing job that I love, family and friends that I love, and I am starting my doctorate. God is so good to me and continues to bless me even though I don't deserve it. So grateful!
