What I am thankful for. . .

I'm taking a page from Annie's book. . . and I'm going to make a conscious effort to reflect on the things that I am thankful for in my life.

As much as I complain about going back to work on Friday, I really do love my job. I work with great people, in a great community, and most of all with terrific kids. I really do look forward to going to work on most days. I am sure I will remember this once I am adjusted to being away from Jackson again. There are so many people in this world who do not enjoy their jobs, and I really do feel fortunate to have found one that I love so much. God was really looking out for me when he guided me to WEBO.

I am also truly blessed to have such a wonderful family, both my family and my in-laws. I hear so many people complain about their mother in laws, and I could not have found a better mother in law. I feel very fortunate. In today's world there are too many families that do not have strong ties. I think Kurt and I are both very lucky to have the family support system that we have in our lives (both immediate and extended).


I am thankful that I have the kind of job that allows me to spend 2 months in the summer, two weeks in Dec./Jan., and several other days throughout the year at home with my little guy. This summer has really made me realize how fortunate we are and how much God has blessed us by giving us this beautiful, precious baby boy. I am so thankful that he is so happy and that he has so many people who love him. I want to ALWAYS be able to provide him with a happy, loving support system. I believe this has a huge impact on the development of a child, and I have seen first hand what can happen when children do not have this. Again, God blessed us by allowing us to have such loving family and friends. I am extremely thankful that I have such a wonderful husband. While Kurt and I argue (like every married couple), we really have a wonderful relationship. He is a terrific husband and daddy, and I could not have found a better man to spend my life with.
I am thankful that today was a sunny day (although it was hot as hell and humid humid humid). I am thankful that Jackson was such a little angel in the bank and the dentist office today (oh and at BW3s). I am thankful that Kurt and I are in a financial position to have a savings account for Jackson. I am SO thankful for all of Jackson's kisses. While it feels like he is sucking my cheek or my chin or wherever he chooses to kiss at the moment, it is the sweetest thing in the world that he wants to give me kisses. I hope I never forget how that makes me feel, and I hope that he never forgets how I hope it makes him feel when we give him kisses. I hope he always knows how much we love him. Finally, (and this is silly, but) I am thankful that I was able to watch Wipe Out with Kurt tonight. It was hilarious, and we both just laughed and laughed. I am thankful for all things that make me laugh.

Enough sap from me. . .take a moment to reflect on the things that you are thankful for today.