I have seen so many good examples of friends showing gratitude during this month. Since the month is already half over (is that for REAL?!?) I guess I'll just have to start now. Here are my ABC's of Thankfulness!
A: A clean house. It makes me so happy, I can see what I have accomplished, and I feel so much more relaxed when my jobs are done.
B: Bargains. I love getting things on sale.
C: Carson! You challenge me to be a better mom. I am really trying! You are so smart and talented. I just love you!
D: My dad. He would do or give anything for his family. He is smart, handy, and so awesome. He doesn't say a lot, but you better listen when he does.
E:
Easton! I am so grateful your surgery went well and that I am your mommy. You are a real blessing in our home. I love you so much!
F: Friends. They are so stinkin great.
G: The gospel and the direction it gives me in my life. I see the importance of it now more than ever.
H: My Home. It's not fancy, but I love knowing where I belong.
I: I am thankful for things that make me laugh or smile. I love feeling happy inside. And it may sound selfish, but I like feeling important.
J: Jobs. So grateful Ryan and I have stable jobs and can be home with the boys as much as possible.
K: Kindness. I really appreciate kind thoughts or words or actions of others. They really help my self worth.
L: Love. The ability to love and be loved. I hate it when Satan makes me feel otherwise.
M: My mom. A wonderful example and friend. I don't know what I would do without her.
N: Nice. It is so freaking awesome when everyone is just being nice and getting along!
O:
Oooo! I LOVE a good song! I need to play more music in my house maybe that would help with "N".
P: Prayer. I know we are being watched over and blessed by our Father in Heaven who hears us when we speak to him.
Q: Quiet times to think and reflect on what is really important.
R: Ryan (aka: Ry,
Ryno, Babe, QT). My best friend who has stuck by me through good and bad for 9 years! I always look forward to spending time together and love you so much. You are a perfect partner for me.
S: Sisters. My other best friends. If I get a tumor from talking on the phone too much to you girls, it was sure worth it! :)
T: Things to look forward to such as holidays, birthdays, weekends, and spending time with family.
U: Understanding from others that I make mistakes and that they can forgive me.
V: Vacations. I have always loved traveling and now it is fun to do as a family. It is so important to make fun memories together.
W: My little
Wy Wy. You bring so much joy into my life. Everyone who meets you loves you. I sure do so very very much!
X: I am
eXceptionally thankful for good health. It feels good to feel good!
Y: Yummy food. I especially love it when I don't have to cook it or when I do cook it turns out d-
lish.
Z:
ZZZ's. It feels so good to get a really good nights sleep, which doesn't seem to happen too frequently lately. Ah I miss it!
And thank you for reading this super long post and for your comments!
Easton is sitting! Although, he will still not roll from his back to front. He LOVES his brothers and is constantly watching them and laughing at them. I have to shoo them outside so Easton will relax and take a nap. He isn't too fond of baby cereal and I haven't really tried anything else other than a few small tastes of table food that he loves. He is a really good baby and pretty easy to calm as long as I am around. When he lays down, he always has his legs up. I find it adorable!
He has an ultrasound to check his kidney next week. Hopefully he has healed as well inside as the outside. His skin is the same maybe a little worse. I took him to grand rounds at the U which, unfortunately wasn't very helpful. He will have to have epinephrine with him at all times because if he happens to have a histamine release (caused by his skin getting rubbed, medications, heat, etc...) it will cause him to faint and stop breathing. I am still praying for a miracle to heal him.
He loves being outside as long as he isn't cold and it's not windy. He loves putting everything in his mouth and drools like a water fountain. He loves toys and things that make sound. Here are his stats:
