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Today, I am thankful for....

As I was thinking this over, I had a lot of good ideas for the day. But, not to be too cliche, I am thankful for mothers.

I am very grateful for all the mothers out there that sacrifice and give up things so that their kids can have it better. I know my mom did. I know that I am trying to. My mother and I have a very, um, unconventional relationship. We aren't the type to call each other on the phone to chat or hang out on a Friday night and paint each others toenails. But, that's ok. We get along a little differently, but that is how we work. I am thankful for her and for her selflessness and desire to help any and everybody. I love her very much.

I am also thankful for my mother-in-law. She is the type of person that I can call and just chat with, and I like that. She has taught me so much in the past almost 9 years that I've known her. She loves her kids so much and everybody can see where her devotions are.

This year, I am thankful to be a mom. Holy Cow. I never knew I could love anybody as much as I love these kids. I am thankful to have each of them in my life and the opportunity to raise them and rear them in a loving environment.

I would like to be more mushy about this, but I have a baby trying to take a swim in the potty and a big boy eating pizza on the couch...naked. Ah, motherhood!

Day #3

Today I'm thankful for.....

Pizza Night!!

Every Saturday night, my whole family gets together at my grandparents house to eat. It started out as just pizza, but now we might go crazy and get KFC too. This is not a grand thing. We eat pizza on throw away plates and use paper towels. It's not the food that I love. It's being with my family. Most of the time, I just sit back and listen to everybody talking; mammaw talking about all the distant relatives, pappaw telling a history of his life. It is all quite refreshing. I love pizza night!!

Day #2

Today I am thankful for nice weather.

It seems like there are only a handful of really nice days a year. First it's really cold, then it gets rainy, then REALLY hot and humid, then rainy again, then back to cold. However, after all the bad weather that came though last week, we have had a lot of really great days. Nothing is better to me than chasing Kirk around the yard or sitting back in a chair with Joey watching Kirk swing, slide, or chase the dogs. When the weather is nice, I try to stay outside as much as possible: playing, cooking, and eating. I am thankful that we are able to enjoy this nice weather and air out our lungs!

Thankful Day #1

I've been thinking a lot today about the power of positive thinking. I really believe in it. Not that you can think happy thoughts and no bad stuff will come your way. But, you know "When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost..." Yea. So, I've decided I'm going to use my blog as an outlet for my thanksgiving. I'm going to blog everyday for the month something I'm thankful for. (hopefully I don't lose my zeal and give up after tonight)

So, day 1.

Today I am thankful for my health. I am thankful that I have the stamina and ability to chase my wild kids around. I'm thankful that I don't have to totally rely on meds to keep me alive. I am thankful that my body is working properly (more or less) and I can do those everyday things that I take for granted. I am thankful that my joints move painlessly. I've seen the way bad health has made an impact on people's lives and it truly hurts me for them. I'm thankful that is one thing that I don't have to deal with at this point in my life.

Birthday Party!!!!!

Ok. I'm so excited.

I am not the type of person that likes small birthday stuff. If it were up to me, every person's birthday party should be an all day, multi-million dollar bash. I like to make birthday's a big deal. I enjoy having a family meal with a cake, but I also LOVE big parties. So, the big boy is turning 3....and I'm getting a bit too excited. I swore off friend parties last year, but I'm throwing that out the window. We are going with a Yo Gabba Gabba theme.....I'm about to squeal like a little girl. I can literally hardly contain my excitement. It's not going to be a huge, expensive party. But, it's a party just the same! Yeep!!!

We love Hannah!!

I have to say, I've been somewhat frustrated and disappointed in some people of the medical profession as of late. (I know, I'm treading dangerous ground with a nurse mommy and nurse mommy-in-law.) Sometimes it just seems like they want to get us in and get us out as quickly and as conveniently as possible. I know it isn't ever nurse, aid, doctor, etc's job to get to know us personally and to come and have dinner with us. I get that. It's not appropriate nor is it feasible. However, I cannot begin to describe to you the comfort that comes from having someone take a personal interest in my child and in getting him the help that he needs. Joey's physical therapist, Hannah, does just that. I was a little nervous about having someone come into my house for therapy. We are a messy, wild group. But, we all just love her. She goes out of her way for my baby man. I know that it is her job to help him and get him the help she can't provide. However, it doesn't seem like just a job to her. She is great and she restores my faith in people and those that care for my family. So, thank you, Hannah, for doing all that you do!!

Supper Tonight:

Fried deer, large butter beans, and cornbread.

Nothing like a good 'ole southern meal....
even if nobody eats but me :-)