30 Days of Thankfulness: Day 10

 

Today, I am thankful for my local YMCA.  Our family decided to join a little over two years ago even though it was a little more than we typically like to spend on a gym membership.  However, the benefits we receive from this facility far outweigh the costs.  I’ve made countless friends through the Y, as well as the kids.  Both Dalton and Addie beg to go if we haven’t been in more than 2 days.  They offer great classes, fun community events and a welcoming environment for all.  I would truly be lost without my almost daily trips to the Y.

30 Days of Thankfulness: Day 9

 

Today, I am thankful for my little kitchen helper.  Addie and I started “cooking” together over a year ago.  Our goal is to do it everything Thursday evening.  Unfortunately, life happens and so cooking together doesn’t always happen.  However, she is always so excited to bring out her footstool, strap on her apron and help out no matter what the project at hand will be.  Last night, we tried out a new no flour, no oil, somewhat healthy banana muffin recipe.  We also made some chocolate chip cookies from a mix just in case the muffins turned out to do be dog treats.  It’s amazing to see how well she follows directions, cracks eggs, cleans up her own mess and just enjoys our special time together.

PS.  Dalton and I loved the muffins….Blake and Addie not so much!

30 Days of Thankfulness: Day 8

 

Today, I am thankful that my children take time to stop and smell the flowers, pick their finds, and beg me for the perfect little cup to display them in.  Even though their “flowers” may just be weeds to most, it reminds me that they are able to see God’s beauty in all of his creation. It also reminds me that I need to take time to stop and smell the flowers too!

30 Days of Thankfulness: Day 7

 

Today, I am thankful for busy schedules.  The kids and I had a very full assortment of activities to do today that is finally coming to an end for me just before 9 pm tonight.  I am thankful that I am able to get to do all of these things with my children even if it means my work day as a stay at home mom was non-stop for almost 15 hours today.  I am thankful that I am able to be the one who cares for them and that they are not being raised by strangers.  I am thankful that I am the one who gets to make the new memories with them rather than hearing about them from someone else.  A day of idleness sometimes seems like a far off dream, but truth be told I would always choose a day of busyness with my children than an idle day spent alone.

30 Days of Thankfulness: Day 6

 

Today, I am thankful for my puppies.  They bring so much happiness to our family.  They are loyal, loving, silly and brave.  I could not imagine life without them'.

30 Days of Thankfulness: Day 5

 

Today, I am thankful for my family.  Both the family I was born into and the family that I was given the opportunity to marry into.  They drive me crazy at times and bring on tears of joy in the very next moment.  They are dependable, caring, funny, quirky, and mine!

30 Days of Thankfulness: Day 4

 

Today, I am thankful for my daughter Addison.  We prayed for her to come into our lives for over a year and when she finally arrived, she was just perfect.  She has grown into a beautiful, compassionate, yet sassy young lady.  We are so thankful that God chose her to make our family complete.

30 Days of Thankfulness: Day 3

 

Today, I am thankful for my first born.  Dalton came into our lives as quite a surprise but I am so thankful that he did.  He has such a  loving, kind and gentle spirit.  He loves unconditionally and forgives unconditionally.  He is the best big brother and son we could have ever asked for.