Thankful

I was inspired by Rachel at Life with the Browns to write out the things that I’m currently thankful for.  It’s been a whirlwind few weeks in our lives and I know I forget to be grateful for the big things, much less the small things. So, here goes:

-I’m thankful for our 15 year old niece, Hallie, coming over this afternoon after school to play with my kids (and her younger sister) so I could go help her mom decorate for Homecoming.  She had supper plated and ready when Stephen walked in from football-what a girl!

-I’m thankful for a loving Father that forgives me when I ask it of Him.  I say and do stupid (I really don’t like that word, but it seems appropriate here) things that I regret almost immediately.  But I know all I have to do is ask for His forgiveness and He throws it in a deep ocean, never to be remembered again!

-I’m thankful that my Mom is feeling so much better and acting and speaking like her old self again.  I don’t think she remembers much of last week and I don’t like her living in a fog!

-I’m thankful for friends who praise Stephen and tell me they appreciate the job he does with his football players.  The kids and I have literally seen him for less than an hour all week so it’s encouraging to hear uplifting words from parents.

-I’m thankful that I can provide lunch for 2 of Stephen’s football boys.  They’re precious boys and I know they appreciate the food.  I only wish I could do it more.

-I’m thankful for my Mother in Law who spent 8 hours with Ryan Monday afternoon/evening while I took Paige to Children’s.  She also helped me last week during the day my mom had surgery.  And she’ll take Paige after the football game tomorrow night so I can help with Homecoming on Friday.

-I’m thankful for my Daddy who is my go to “Fix-it” man.  He’s always my first call.

-I’m thankful for my sister that loves my kids like they are her own.  Heck, one day they may be her own if something ever happens to Stephen and I! Seriously.

-I’m thankful that my Father in Law is my yard man.  Stephen and I don’t mow our own yard (unless Stephen is helping his Dad).  We literally don’t even own our own lawn mower.

-I’m thankful for my Gran who came to sit and play with Paige yesterday afternoon while Ryan napped because I had a hair appointment that I totally forgot about until yesterday morning.  She’s always helpful at a moment’s notice.

Gratefulness should be recognized every.single.day.  I don’t show my thankfulness nearly enough!