Happy Thanksgiving

This blog could be about so many different things. I know this holiday means a lot of things to a lot of different people. It means nothing but good food and Christmas shopping to some. I would just like to take a minute and really reflect on all the Lord has blessed me with. I want to be thankful for all i have and sometimes writing is a good way to do that. This will be a "short" list. Some are material things and some are not. They are all things the Lord has blessed me with. This list could go on and on but i will try and keep it concise. Here goes.

I am thankful :

for waking up each morning in a nice warm bed

that i live in a free country

that people are willing to sacrifice for my freedom

for waking up next to my husband

that i am able to hear my children laugh

that i can see my children grow daily

that my children behave

that my children use their manners

for having two dogs that sometimes drive me crazy

that my butt will not always be this large (hopefully)

for having more than enough food in the fridge and pantry

for clothes to wear in every season and often new clothes

for shoes to keep my feet warm

for my cell phone (yes, i love it)

that i have a husband who works so hard to provide for our family

that the Lord is blessing me with another beautiful baby

that i was special enough for Christ to die for

a husband who loves me unconditionally, even though i drive him crazy

a husband who is honest and faithful

for always being able to find a church to nurture me as we move

for always having a roof over my head

for having the best mother, she is the reason i am such a good mother

for being able to call my mom for advice when i have no clue what to do (this includes sick kids!)

for having a father who would give me the world if he could but knowing it is probably best he couldn't

for having a brother that is my best friend (i think that is hard to find)

for being raised in a christian home

i have a family full of love and support and some dysfunction

that all this baby weight will come off

that my hormones will go back to normal and i will no longer feel like i am on a roller coaster

for my TV

for the Internet

for the nice car i have to drive

for children who mind

that John is giving up his baby status

that Ella is so smart and loving

that Jack is such a sweetheart and so funny

that Eric, the kids and i are all healthy

that i have Kim to keep me organized

that I have a best friend like her that cares so much for me and my family

that my children have a safe and happy home

that i have some of the best neighbors i could ever ask for

that i get to enjoy a girls night on Thursdays

that my husband is smokin' hot (heeheee)

that this is my last baby (hopefully)

that Eric's vasectomy worked (don't know yet but i am claiming it)

that this job is almost over

i have my Mawmaw to set such a good example of a christian woman

i have my Papa and Grandma to fight with :)

i have my Grandma who understands what it is like with a house full of kids

that i got to see my Grandaddy and Mawmaw grow old together

that my Grandma and Papa are still growing old together

i will get to see my Mom and Dad do the same

that i can be a stay at home mom

that one day i will be able to get a job

that Alabama WILL beat Auburn this year

that two out of my three kids say Roll Tide and Jack on the occasion

And most of all i am thankful that every morning i wake up that this is the life God has blessed me with. Full of abundance. As we sit down to eat tomorrow i will be with Eric and the kids. I will sit down at the table and look around, smell all the good food i have slaved to prepare and i will be most of all THANKFUL.