A tough week...

Liam,

At this point in your little, tiny life, you're not really in a position to appreciate what is going on around you.  By the time you read this, though, it should make some sense to you.  So, I wanted to post about it here to give you a little look into a good life lesson.

Shortly before you were born, we wanted to get a bigger, safer vehicle to herald your arrival.  Since I was working for a big dealership group at the time, we were able to get an incredible deal on your mom's dream car... a big 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland.

Here's a picture of it getting ready to move us to Buffalo:

Here's a picture of you behind the wheel:

Sadly, the truck was stolen last week.  Now, normally, when your car is stolen, insurance kicks in and replaces it for you.  It's a little annoying, but not such a big deal.  Unfortunately, these aren't normal times.  You see, with her new job, your mom doesn't drive very much at all.  Plus, we can't get such a great deal again since I'm in a different type of job.  So, we had to make a tough decision and not get such a wonderful new truck for your mom.

To make things even worse, this is the same week that we had to give up your "puppy brother" for adoption.  We've had Finnegan for 5 years and he's been a really special part of our family.  Plus, you love him.  But he didn't take downtown city living well and we've been getting complaints from the neighbors.

Both of us are taking it pretty hard, Weebs, and your mom worse than me.

So, I wanted to write this little post to let you know that sometimes life is going to throw you curveballs.  Sometimes, it's going to seem like everything is just completely unfair.

But the most important thing for you to remember through it all is that you have people in your life that love you and who will always be there to help you in every way they can.

So, remember that when tough things come your way.  I called my mom while all this was going on and she had some great words of encouragement to make me feel better.  Your mom and I will always be just a phonecall away when you feel down and you need us.  

Just like your mom and I worked through this, you will work through your own problems.  And, honestly, you'll be a stronger person for them.

I'm sure that, right now, there is a beautiful truck parked in our driveway that your mom uses to drive you back and forth to who-knows-where.  And you probably have some wonderful play time memories of your new puppy brother.

We love you, Liam. Always remember that.