I am thankful for those moments when I try something new and surprise myself.  Nate wants to be Thor for Halloween (ok mommy convinced him his hair would be perfect for Thor and he wanted to be a super hero sooo…) but I couldn’t find him a Thor helmet. I searched every store I could find but the few I found were way pricier then I was willing to pay. The lack of options led me to the idea to make one which led to Googling ones other people had made which led me to a website with a great idea. 3 hours later I was done and so happy with the out come.

I am thankful for warm fall days. There is something so relaxing about a fluffy sweater, a warm sun and a cool breeze.

I am very thankful for those that go the extra mile. The ones that go above and beyond. The ones who are not satisfied with just doing there jobs but instead give everything their all. To all of those people, Thank You! You make the world a better place.

I am thankful to have a handy husband. He lovingly spent a good portion of today in the driveway checking over my van and fixing it up for winter and getting it all set for the kids and I. He also stepped in and made dinner so that I didn’t have to. Thank you sweetie, I love you.

I am thankful for amazing teachers and admin staff. Nate and Cam have been having some troubles at school (long story). Today on a Saturday afternoon the schools vice principal went in to do some work. One of the things she did was to call me and talk out some of the issues Nate is having and how WE as a team are going to solve them and what she will do to “fight” for what is best for Nate and for what Rob and I would like to see achieved. It brings tears to my eyes to think that there are such amazing people working to help my kids (and all the others) to be the best possible people they can be and not just pushing things a side when they get difficult. I feels so blessed to know that such caring and loving people are guiding my children on their school journey.

Thank you to all the teachers out there who truly do their jobs because of a passion to help make a brighter future in the lives of many. I can’t imagine where we would be with out all of you.

I am thankful for some of the greatest friends a person could have. Last night I got together with some friends (unfortunately a few weren’t able to make it). We gathered to celebrate one of the girls birthdays. It was so wonderful to be surrounded by people that love and care about each other. People who you can relax and be yourself with. The type of people who are there for each other no matter what. I am so blessed to not have just 1 great friend but instead a group of them. They are the friends that with a little effort (more a gift of love) will be there till the end.

I love you girls. Thank you. For a great time celebrating and for all the love and compassion. It is friends like you that make life great. You all know who you are.

P.s. This is posted a day late because I had no internet where I was last night to be able to post.

I am thankful for cuddles, even the stolen ones.

I am thankful for my van. This might sound shallow but let me explain. When we bought or van we weren’t planning to buy yet we were just pricing them out and the dealer says to me “I have your van” I told him we weren’t ready to buy but he talked me into just seeing it. (No harm done. Right?) I was 6 months pregnant with Aly and the idea of putting 3 carseats in a car seemed like torture. So I went to see this van and I was stunned it was exactly what I wanted (except the colour) and it was an AMAZING price. So we looked into the cost and financing and every thing just fell into place. It was mine (well ours). Fast forward 3+ years and this van has allowed us to do so many wonderful things. It has allowed me to do play groups with the kids that are not walking distance to home. To go on family trips and to visit loved ones. It allows us to move things like furniture. Also we have been able to help others move things. But best of all it has space beyond us to allow us to take others with us, to pack the 5 of us in and then to still have room to take a friend or two as well. This has allowed me so many joys like taking 5 kids (my 3 and 2 of my nieces) places like the park, play group, or the library.

So as I said I am thankful for my van and all the wonderful (and practical) things it has allowed my family an I to do.

P.s. I even learned to love the colour.

I am thankful for support. From family, friends, bible study, church, parenting groups, moms groups… the list goes on. I am so thankful that these things are available. We all need support and in different types to be the best version of ourselves that we can.

I am thankful for cousins. Today I spent the day with Aly and my youngest niece M. We went to play group and then home for lunch and a bit of playing. It is always so wonderful to watch the 2 girls play. They are 2 months apart in age and so close in life. The y are always so happy to see each other and always play so nicely.

I also have another niece who lives local H. She is 3 months younger tan Nate. I am so thankful that yids are able to grow up with cousins that they are not only geographically close to but also are emotionally close to.