Okay so I am falling behind. I don’t know if it is the weather or something else but I find myself very tired lately and by the time the kids are in bed I just don’t have the energy to do much so I am playing a bit of a ketchup game here today. Sooo…

I am thankful for the chance to spend time at the boys school, to get to see them at school, to know there teachers better, to help support the school, and to be a part of the school community. The school runs a preschool mom and tots program 3 days a week so I have been trying to take Aly sometimes. They preschool program is held in a class room across the hall from Nate’s classroom. I love it, I get to “spy” on him and see how he is doing. I am thankful for the time spent being apart of the school.

I am a little behind on this. I was just to tired when I got in last night and was busy this morning and didn’t have time to post. So for last night I am thankful for other moms to spend time with and to see that I am not alone in the pains of motherhood. To be reminded that all moms face the griefsh of kids and that this shall pass. When the kids act up it is sometimes hard to see the happy moments and to not stress and take things to heart. I am thankful to have others to support me and remind me to see the good.

I am thankful for a break. Yesterday I wanted to get some cleaning done in my room. I have tried many times but with the kids wanting my attention I just never get very far and then it just gets worse then before I started. Yesterday Rob took care of all of the kids while I cleaned and kept them from “coming to see” what I was doing. I love my kids but sometimes I just need a break and a chance to do things without them “helping”.

I am thankful for my odd duck. Today I asked Cameron yo hand me my tea so I didn’t have to move the dog sleeping on my lap. He handed it to me and then immediately disappeared. He returned a few moments later with a TV tray. I thanked him and he responded with “It’s for your tea so I won’t have to help you again.” “Thank you.” I said again and he stared at me a little confused and said “because you can’t reach the other table and I want to play” and disappeared back to his toys.

I love that little man and am so thankful for his kindness through logic.

I am thankful for hugs. The right hug can turn around a horrible day, improve a bad day, or make a good day great.

I would like to give a hug to you to brighten your day.

I am thankful for friends that can be trusted, loved, loyal…. The type of friends who no matter how far away or how long since you last spoke or what has happened will be there in a heart beat if you need them. The type of friends that you would do anything for. Those friends who will not let you go throuh hell in back with out being at their sides. I am blessed to have a few of these friends. I won’t say who here but I am sure they know who they are. One of them I have known for more then half my life. Another I have only know for 3 years. Others range in the middle. These people are more then just “a friend”. They are chosen family and I am so thankful to have them and to be remind daily that they care about me in return. I love you all and thank you for being you and I am so thankful to have you in my lives.

I can’t believe that it is day 100 already. I feel like I just started this. In some ways it feels like such a small thing and then I have a bad day and as I am starting to get ready for bed I think about having to write that days thank you and it feels huge. It can change everything. It forces me to change my perspective and to try to see the good even on a bad day. It gives me the chance to end the day on a high note.

Today I am thankful for a break. Even if it is just 20 minutes in a quiet house with a cup of hot tea. A break with no kids. No worries. No stress.

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Some days are very calm and uneventful. These days I find harder to see things I am thankful for. That being said…Today I was on a mommy board and people were having a conversation about ideas for school lunches and many people were talking about issues their kids have with food. Some of the issues were food allergies and sensitivities but a lot of parents were discussing their picky eatters. It may sound a little silly but I am very thankful that I do NOT have picky eaters. I can’t imagine how frustrating and irritating it most be to have child who refuses to eat a lot of different foods. I know some children do it because they are spoiled, for those parents I say toughen up and fix it. However some children have food and texture issues that are not within their control. This sounds like a stressful nightmare to me.

I am thankful that my children love foods of all types and that they are willing to try new foods.

I am thankful for new life. Today I got to meet a friend’s brand new (8 day old) little baby girl. She is beautiful. This precious tiny little life that is full of endless possibilities.  I only saw her for a few minutes but they were an amazing few minutes in which I got to see the joy of a mom of 2 boys share one of her first moments (of many to come) sharing her pride in her new daughter. I got to see the hint of honor and jealousy of a newly crowned big brother who is no longer the baby of the family. I also got to caress a soft tiny baby cheeks. People talk about new baby smell but my favorite is the softness of baby cheeks. Perfect for cuddling, caressing, and kissing. I feel blessed and thankful to have that moment.

I am thankful for some much needed rest. (Which is not the reason this is a day late. That is just forgetfulness. 🙂 )