November...the fastest moving month in history. Pretty sure that is the definition in the dictionary. Do they even make dictionary's anymore?
So, yep I did not do what I set out to do...30 days of Thanks. Oh, I am thankful alright...just so much going that I don't have time to blog. Annnnnnnnnd, for that I am thankful! :)
Here is a short version of days 5-19.
5- My family...the extended version. I hope it is apparent that I LOVE my kids and husband so much. I am so thankful for my family beyond that on both sides though. Amazingly blessed!
6- My job...most are not so fortunate to have a job like me. I try not to take it for granted. I am not tied down 8-5 with a clock that I have to click on time or else I get written up. No, I come in after I take mason to school around 9:15 and get off at 4:30. I have half days and can take vacation days as needed. I can bring my kids to work and never have to miss a school even or doctors appointment. I AM SO BLESSED.
7- Mom and Mom-In-Law- I name these two specifically because when I can't be with my kids, they are. I am so fortunate that they keep my babies and we do not have to do childcare.
8- Mothers Day Out Program- Mason goes 3 days a week and oh my goodness, he has learned SOOOOO much. The boy can read anything put in front of him and just realized this weekend he can count to 1000! He is learning to get along with friends and teachers too. Amazing program! And the best part...he goes to chapel daily and learns about Jesus!
9- House/Cars/Food...the obvious things beyond that too, like beds and TV's, toys and clothes. Mason and I are trying to focus on doing for others (I realized lately that he is all about "ME"...which I think is normal for a 4/5 year old, but I think its time we talk about giving) this holiday season. It's all too apparent how much stuff we have when others have basically nothing. :(
10-The sunsets. Rarely, a day goes by that I don't get out my camera to take a photo of the sunset. I can not get enough of them. Living in the country makes them that more beautiful.
11- My marriage. I mentioned my husband on day 2, but I am so thankful for a strong marriage. I am so glad I have my best friend with me every evening and wake up together every morning. So many of my friends are struggling in marriages and I am just so glad that I don't have that issue. He loves me so and I love him so!
12- Fall...everything about it. Smells, sights, sounds, cool air (sometimes) holidays and celebrations.
13- To go along with the one above...changing leaves. Can't get much better than that. I could sit outside for hours and just stare at the trees!
14- Friends!!!! Oh my goodness...this one should have been wayyy up there on the list! DUH! So thankful for my friends old and new. I am so fortunate to have such great women in my life!
15- NICU nurses and doctors. Just everything about them...they kept my two miracles alive and I just CAN NOT THANK THEM ENOUGH!!!!! I will never be able to repay!
16- Another year. Turned 34 this year.
17- Social media. As much as I don't want to be thankful for it and many of the things I do NOT like about it, BUT I do enjoy catching up with some people and reading the blogs of Christian women and Pinterest...oh Pinterest. I have gotten some good recipes and cheap decorating ideas from there!!
18- Entertainment. We take it for granted, but we have options to eat out and attend pretty much any kind of entertainment activity we want. Some countries only have dirt and sticks. Wow, we take that for granted! :(
19- Clean water. As above...we take it for granted that our water is safe to drink. Sort of random, but I LOVE water so I am thankful.
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