Giving Thanks

I know it's almost a week after Thanksgiving but you know there are these two little beings who have taken up residence in my house wanting my attention 24/7.

Let's just get this out of the way, I am thankful for my family, friends, life, the roof over my head, good health, being able to stay at home and raise the young-ins. I am very much thankful and these things humble me on a daily basis. In fact, when I loose my sh*t after the 15th episode of Team Umizoomi, I feel guilty for not being more grateful for the beautiful life that I live. Oh the guilt for not always being 100% thankful, 100% of the time.

Moving on... in my 2011 Thanksgiving post, I am going to proclaim my thanks for those little things that I sometimes breeze over because poop is up the hairy one's back or I am trying to gather the troops to actually make it somewhere, somehow on schedule. Learning to treasure those moments of insanity because before I know it, it will all be over.

I am incredibly thankful...

For the ability to always enjoy a good dessert.



For taking time to walk with Nona & great-grandma



For witnessing first experiences like the wonder of Christmas lights.

For Jacques the Peacock who keeps a certain someone occupied for more than 30 seconds.

For getting near Santa without tears

For Best Friends

For the cutest dimples in the world.

For hikes together



For the magic, splendor and horror of a daughter- x2!



For helping hands and awesome hair styles

For favorite blankets that look like bathroom rugs



For calm moments, pondering our place.




For delicious toes




But most of all for laughter and being together.



Happy Thanksgiving my little Nora-bean and Lu-bear. How deeply thankful I am for your presence in my life.