#6 (a little late)

Today, I am thankful for my mistakes. If it weren't for all of the mistakes I have made, I wouldn't be who I am today. We all need to make mistakes. It is the only way to learn and grow as a person. There has been a lesson learned from every mistake I have made, whether it is deemed large or small. And for those lessons, I am thankful. I can now pass on this knowledge to my children.

#5

Today I am thankful for the gift of being the parent to 4 wonderful kids. I really do feel it is a gift. I was chosen to be their mom. I feel very grateful and blessed. They make me smile and laugh every day. They remind me to be young. I cherish every moment of watching them grow. I am thankful I get to be their mom.

#4

Today,  I am thankful for 2nd chances. Everyone deserves them, right? I am so thankful for mine. And I am not planning on wasting it. I am trying to live everyday to the fullest. Whatever that is for that day. Sometimes, it is snuggling on the couch with my loved ones. Others is it trying to pay it forward some how. I am thankful for 2nd chances.

#3

Today, I am thankful for this beautiful day. The sunshine and the warm weather did wonders for me today. The kids got outside and played in the fresh air. I feel blessed to have been able to warm my skin in the sun.

#2

I just made it. It is 11:59 on Nov 6th. Today, I am thankful for husband. He is the most hardworking man I know. Today wasn't one of my best days. I am tired and crabby. He was patient and kind. He is my rock. When I feel my world crumbling around me, I know he will be there, supporting me. I wouldn't have the life that I have today if it wasn't for him. I am thankful that he loves me. And thankful that he loves me for who I am. The good, the bad and the ugly.

This has been one heck of a week. I feel like I am being pulled in 85 different directions and am getting no where. Ever feel like that? Where you sit down at the end of your day and reflect on what you have accomplished and then you realize that you can't come up with anything?! How can that be? I know that I was super busy all day.
The babe started indoor soccer this week. The boy started wrestling. We had school functions and play dates. I shouldn't complain. I do enjoy being busy, I just wish the laundry fairy and the bathroom cleaning fairy....heck, the WHOLE HOUSE cleaning fairy would show up and help me out.

Our Thanksgiving plans have changed. This is a big deal this year. Usually, we head north to the husband's parents house. But this year, since my parent's just purchased a new home south, we thought we would head there. We had it planned and then as I was going through our finances the other day, I realized we don't really have the funds to go ANYWHERE! Plus, husband has to work on the Friday after Thanksgiving this year AND the babe has 2 indoor soccer games that weekend. I know my mom is disappointed. But is it wrong to stay home and start our own traditions? I am completely torn. There is the option of me and the little one's heading south and the husband and the babe staying here. I am really not liking that idea. I want to be with my family on Thanksgiving.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I have decided to say what I am thankful for everyday until the Holiday. I have a lot to be thankful for, that is for sure.

I will start now.

Today, I am thankful for my mom. She gave me life. And tought me values and morals. I didn't understand all of it until I became a mother myself. I am thankful that she did. THANKS MOM!!!