Thankful~ on this day of thanks!

Today is Thanksgiving... a day of THANKS! Now I think we should give thanks everyday for the blessings that we have but on this special Thanksgiving; being the first for my Peanut I feel extra blessed. 

I have so much to be thankful for... my husband, my children, my extended families, my/our health, our home, my job to pay for that home, etc...

For my husband... (although we may fight and I may complain about him sometimes) at the end of every day I KNOW he loves me. I am thankful that Ryan helped give me 2 of the most beautiful children any person could ask for. Words cannot express my gratitude to Ryan for these children; it makes me happy and sad at the same time to think about learning about these children and seeing them get older (that is the part that makes me sad, them getting older). And as most of you know, we have had our problems but I am thankful that we worked through everything and because of our past I know that we can overcome ANYTHING! He is a wonderful man and I am blessed that we work at our marriage... I love that I can grow old with my best friend.

I am thankful for my Bubba; the sweetest, wildest boy in the whole world. He is my first born and I wouldn't ask for it any other way. He shows me what the world is like through his crystal blue eyes and it is amazing! I am thankful for the way he loves me; I love that he asks for me when he goes to sleep. I am thankful for the way when he tells me "I love you" it is always followed with "too much (or so much)". I am thankful for the way he expresses his excitement and always has to show Ryan or I. I am thankful (and sad) that he no longer looks like a toddler, but rather a little boy; and he reminds me that he is the "big" boy every day. I am thankful that he is so smart and (most times) polite. I am thankful for the way he loves his little sister, most parents fear that the older sibling will lash out due to jealousy to the new baby but NOT Bubba! He welcomed her with open arms as did we! I just LOVE and I am truly thankful for my little boy. 

I am thankful for my Peanut... now my family is complete! I am thankful that God gave us our little princess. God knew that we only wanted one more blessing (baby) and blessed us with a little girl. I am thankful for the little moments with her... I am thankful (and love) that when she is extremely tired and/or fussy she needs her mommy to sing "Hush little baby" to her; and not just anyone can calm her the way I do... it has to be mommy's voice  and this song (and I am extremely thankful for that). I am thankful for her smile... the one that no matter what mood she is in she flashes to me. I am thankful that every time I go check on her when she is waking up in her crib she gives me that soul melting smile. I am thankful for her personality... she is the happiest baby I know. I am thankful that I get to experience new things with her and through her eyes. I am thankful and look forward to the future with her. I just LOVE and I am truly thankful for my little girl

I am thankful for my family... both sides! I am thankful that I can always bounce something off my dad and he will tell me how it is. I am thankful that he is my dad... this is something that he did not have to do as I am not his blood daughter. I am thankful that he has been there! I am thankful for my mom and all that she does for me and has taught me. I am thankful for my in-laws... I am thankful for our relationship, of which is better than most in-laws! I am thankful for Ry's mom; she has helped us out more than she will ever know and words/anything else cannot express our gratitude. I am thankful that no matter what all of these people will be there for us at the drop of a hat.

I am thankful that we are healthy.

I am thankful that we have a home to call our own although we may not "own" it; it is ours and we make the best of it. I am thankful that this is our safe haven.

I am thankful for my job; in a time where it is hard to find new jobs I have one that I love and I am thankful for that. I am thankful that I have opportunities through my job that everywhere else I would not have (especially in this economy). I am thankful for my co-workers (you know who you are).

So yes on this day of thanks I am thankful... but what I am thankful for I am thankful everyday!

Today especially I am thankful that we get to spend Thanksgiving with Ryan's family and we get to see my family tomorrow (along with my Papa who is here from SC).

They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness*. *Pslam 145:7 *