Day 30, thankful for...

Today, day 30, I am thankful for having the opportunity to share my entire month of thanksgivings with each and every one of you.  What a wonderful project this was.  It made me think specifically every day about what I am thankful for in my life.  It definitely puts things into perspective when you have to write it all down and think through each one.  Having this opportunity has made me realize just exactly how much I have to be thankful for in my life.  Complaining about not having something will seem awfully shallow after 30 days of being able to pinpoint each thing in my life that is so special to me.  So, today I would like to say thank you, to everyone who has taken the time to listen to my ramblings, you are so important to me!

Day 29, thankful for...

Day 29, today I am thankful for my family.  We are an odd bunch much of the time, but I don't know what I would do without all of you in my life.  You have all helped to shape my world into what it is now and I cannot imagine things any differently.

Day 28, thankful for...

Day 28, today I am thankful for coffee.  Does that time really say 4:25am in the background?!?!  Yes, sadly it does.  I will most likely need that whole pot of coffee to make it until nap time today...the joys of being a mom!  :)

Day 27, thankful for...

Day 27, today I am thankful for my crock pot.  It is so nice to be able to throw all the veggies and meat into the crock pot and put it on low to simmer all day long.  The smell is heavenly and there is no need for cooking a big meal.  Stew on a cold day in Wisconsin is also an added bonus!

Day 26, thankful for...

Day 26, today I am thankful for the time I get to spend baking with Sophia.  Having her "help" in the kitchen is not necessarily the best way to get things done in a hurry, but I am so glad I have the opportunity to do just that.  Making memories is so much more important than hurrying could ever be!

Day 25, thankful for...

Day 25, today I am thankful for my Green Bay Packers!  Even on days like today when I have a hard time not throwing the remote at the tv, I still stand by time team.  :)

Day 24, thankful for...

Day 24, today I am thankful for lazy, laid back weekends.  It is SO nice to not have to run all the time.  After a few crazy days of Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping, being home with the kids and watching them play is all that I could have asked for.  

Day 23, thankful for...

Day 23, today I am thankful for the amazingly patient husband I have.  He is happy to take Sophia out to the woods deer hunting.  She is not ever really very quiet and the chances of them seeing anything are close to zero, but that doesn't deter him from taking the time to do something for her that she absolutely loves.  Amazing husband, incredible father, what more could I ask for?

Day 22, thankful for...

Day 22, today I am thankful for amazing skills from my brother in law who saved all of my pictures from a three year span.  They were on a computer that got hit by lightning and I thought they were lost forever...but, thankfully for his amazing skills I now have them back!!  And, I will be downloading and backing up everything from now on!!  Just a few pics from the "lost forever" file!

Day 21, thankful for...

Day 21, today I am thankful for the wonderful friends Logan has found.  We are so lucky to have been blessed with three amazing families who have children the same age (or close!) as Logan.  Not only did Logan find incredible friends, but I have also been blessed to have the friendship of their parents.  It is because of these amazing children that Logan  knows the true meaning of friendship.  We love you all!

Day 20, thankful for...

Day 20, today I am thankful for my four legged children.  These two little monsters drive me just as crazy as my regular kids do every day, but I cannot imagine life without the love of these two.  Ready to cuddle, give me a kiss, or be mouthy, these two are a huge part of my life and I love them to pieces!!

Day 19, thankful for...

Day 19, today I am thankful for love.  Our home is filled with so much love that if it were a color, our house would be red!  The love from children is irreplaceable.  It is unconditional.  No matter how much I feel I have messed up, all three of my children are available to show me it doesn't matter at all to them.  

Day 18, thankful for...

Day 18, today I am thankful for nap time.  My daughter seems to have major issues realizing it is the weekend, therefore there is no need to get up at 6am.  So, I will be taking a nap along with my littles this afternoon!  And, I cannot wait!

Good thing I love these little munchkins!!

Day 17, thankful for...

Day 17, today I am thankful for the opportunity I get to see my kids grow and play.  I have been so blessed to be able to be a stay at home mom.  The amazing things a child does in one day is so incredible, I cannot imagine not having the opportunity to witness each and every event.  Last night, the littles decided they were going to gang up on their big brother and this is just one of the many things I am so lucky to be able to witness!

Day 16, thankful for...

Day 16, today I am thankful for Friday.  It has been a long week and getting to Friday was questionable a few times!  Thank goodness, we made it!  

Day 15, thankful for...

Day 15, today I am thankful for everyone in my life who lends a helping hand.  I wouldn't be able to accomplish nearly the amount I do without each and every one of you.  Whether it be an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, or someone who just swoops in and takes charge when I can't go anymore.  I am thankful for each and every one of you.  <3

Day 14, thankful for...

Day 14, today, I am thankful for laughter, love and even some licks.  Sophie and Henry have decided the funniest thing on earth to do is give Momma licker kisses.  They run to me all sweet and innocent and ask for a kiss.  As I bend down to oblige, they sneak out the tongue and give me a big lick.  This results in giggles upon giggles.  Laughter that makes them fall to the floor.  They think they are hilarious, but Mom has a secret!  I think they are too!  <3

Day 13, thankful for...

Day 13, today I am thankful for pretty Wisconsin weather.  Saturday, we played outside in t-shirts.  Yesterday, Sophie bundled up in her snow suit and played in the snow!!  :)  Only in Wisconsin!  My elders (can't remember which one for sure!!) use to say, don't like the weather?  Wait 15 minutes, it will change!!  

Day 12, thankful for...

Day 12, today I am thankful for a little bit of down time on a busy day to spend time playing an old fashioned board game with Logan.  What a wonderful young man!  <3

Day 11, thankful for...

Day 11, today I am thankful for all the veterans in this country.  Without each and everyone of you, we would not have the life we do.  An extra special thanks going out to my family members, past and present who have served this great nation.  I know first hand the sacrifice you have made and I am humbled by your dedication.