Catching Up on Thanks

Well...once again I've gotten too busy for writing my thanks. Partly because we were out of town for a few days and I couldn't get to a computer. So instead of doing it every day, I've decided to just write several now and be done with it.



I'm thankful for strong arms. My husband's strong arms make me feel safe. At the end of a long, hard day when he gives me a tight hug and I take a deep breath, for just a few seconds the world stops and I love that feeling!

I'm thankful for a Addison's MeMe and Papa. They take such good care of her when we are away. Even though it is still hard to leave her and I miss her so much, I always know she is in good hands. Not only do they do a good job, but I know I have left my daughter with two people who love her ssooo much!

I'm thankful we finally found a place that Titus can stay at when we leave town and can't take him. For only $15 dollars a night! They have experience with Great Danes and love animals. When Nathan dropped him off this time, he actually seemed happy to see them instead of walking as close to the ground as possible and having to drag him in the back.

I'm thankful that we will be taking family pictures tomorrow. Growing up, my family didn't have much money for family pictures so it only happened a couple of times in the entire time I lived at home. And I can't remember a time were we sent out the cute family picture/Christmas cards. Nathan and I did it last year and I'm looking forward to sending some out this year as well.

I'm so very thankful Addison is eating better than she ever has in her life. From day 3, eating has been a struggle. She never ate baby food so that made for a LOT of extra pumping until she was ready for table food. And up until about a month ago, she was so picky and wouldn't try new things. Now she is eating so much better! She still has her meals where she will turn everything down or hardly eat, but for the most part her variety has grown and she is eating more. Addison doesn't eat as well as some kids who can't seem to get in fast enough, but if she eats like she has been these past few weeks, this I can live with this! (Double thanks for that God!)

I'm thankful that no matter how hard nap times are, bed time is super easy. Addison goes down so nicely. Lately we have been having a little trouble loosing "B" in the middle of the night under blankets or her pillow, but I just walk right in and hand it to her, tuck her back under the blanket, and leave. (The new toddler bed has presented a few challenges, but that's for a later post!) I am blessed that no matter how the day goes, at the end, we do our little bedtime routine and walk right out.

I'm thankful for the holidays coming up. I love Thanksgiving and I'm a huge fan of Christmas! I love Christmas lights and decorations. I'm even one of those crazy people that loves Christmas shopping even when it's packed. I enjoy gathering with family and eating good food.




I have a lot to be thankful for! Not just the things I've mentioned in the last few weeks. Please don't feel like if I didn't mention your name specifically, that I'm not thankful for you! Often times I write about things that are fresh in my mind. I am thankful for all of my friends, family, and blog readers. I pray that in some small way, by me writing about things I'm thankful for, it has inspired you to look around at the things you have to be thankful for! No matter how hard life seems some days, I know without a doubt that God loves you and has blessed you!