Days 23 - 30th, I am thankful for...

Wow! Thanksgiving week through me for a loop! I completely didn't blog and I feel terrible about that...so here we go:

Day 23: I am thankful for laughter in our life. I know that things get crazy and yes there are days that I lose my cool, but we will always laugh during the day. I love hearing my children laugh, I love that my husband can make me laugh so hard that I cry. I am thankful that even through the hard times we can find something to laugh about.

Day 24: I am thankful for Thanksgiving! I am thankful for the ability to buy the food that we needed to celebrate this amazing day with friends and family. I am thankful that everyone that came to my house loves me and my family like their own. I am thankful that we were able to relax and have an awesome day of fellowship.

Day 25: I am thankful for COFFEE!!! Yes, you heard me. I got up around 6 am Thursday and didn't go back to bed until Friday morning about 3:30am! Target called my name and I had,  no needed, wanted to go so badly!!! I love to shop and I wanted to go and this was my first year ever joining all the crazies out that early. Had a blast and would definitely do it again but I am thankful for coffee because it helped me get through Friday:)

Day 26: I am thankful for rest. I know that I already mentioned naps but this is different. I am thankful that after all that we did over the past two days to just be able to be content and rest with my family. No deadlines to conquer, no have "to do" lists, just rest and enjoy my family. We don't get too many of those days and I am glad we had a chance to do so before the holiday weekend was over. I am thankful for rest.

Day 27: I am thankful for church. I am thankful that I can freely go worship where I want and when I want. I am thankful that I can go as I am ( I do dress up, but if I wanted to go in sweats they would still love me.) I am thankful that I can hear God's word taught to me. I am thankful that my family enjoys going and worshiping together.

Day 28: I am thankful for the ability to read and write. I love that my little girl will pull out books and look at me with longing eyes wanting me to take a minute out of my day to read to her. One day she will be able to read and won't need me, so I will take time to read with her. I am thankful that I can write, because I have to teach my children that as well. If you can write then you can jot down any thought that you have.

Day 29: I am thankful for this blog. It is an outlet for me to talk to other adults when I spend my entire day around my favorite little people. I need a place to vent my bad days, share in our triumphs, and hopefully connect with someone. I need this more some days than others.

Day 30: I am thankful that Christmas is our next holiday. I enjoy blessing others and I am so excited about this Christmas because I am having a Homemade Christmas. I am trying to make all of our Christmas presents and even a couple for my own children and I hope that everyone enjoys what they receive. I am so thankful that God has showed me all the things to be thankful for this month. I am thankful for more than what I tried to write down here. I hope you all saw new things to be thankful for as well...

Day 21 & 22: I'm thankful for...

Day 21
I am thankful that I am not snooty! I think that I have a good attitude about everything and I am such a people pleaser that it would be hard for me to be snooty to anyone. I am a little shy and I pray that God will help me grow out of that and blossom a little more.


Day 22
I am thankful for everything that God has blessed me and my family. We may not have a whole lot but the blessings that we have received are miraculous and I will never take them for granted. In turn I am thankful that He has given me a giving heart as well. I want to bless others with things that they need. If I have it I want to give it to you. I can't stand for anyone to go without....

Day 20: I'm thankful for...

I am thankful for all of my family...Brothers, Sisters, Nephews, Nieces, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and really close friends that should be included in my family. I am grateful to have each and everyone of them in my life. I am thankful that they encourage me and they have taught me so much through the years. I hope they each know that they are special to me and hold a special place in my heart. I love them all dearly:)

Day 19: I'm thankful for...

I am thankful for rainy days. I love snuggling up with the kids and letting the house work slide for a moment while it pours outside. I enjoy taking time out and resting for a while and watching them grow. I don't want to miss this and I don't want them to grow up to fast. The rain seems to help in this and it seems to make time stand still, at least around here it does. It reminds me to take a step back and enjoy them for a minute longer, get a few extra kisses, laugh a little louder, give a couple of extra hugs, and just play a little more.

Day 18: I'm thankful for...

I am thankful for naps! I have mentioned it before, but my baby has not slept the night through as of yet. I am somtimes extremely jealous of the parents that have babies that slept through the night at 2 weeks...uuggghh! I have learned to accept this behavior and have learned to accept taking naps with my daughter. There are nights that I may only get a couple hours of sleep so I desperately await the nap time that day. She will grow out this one day and I will be extremely thankful for a full night's sleep with no need to nap:)

Day 17: I'm thankful for...

I am thankful for:

Christian music that plays during the day while we work and clean.

an air conditioned home when it's hot outside or the heat for when it's cold outside.

a fireplace so we can toast marshmallows inside this winter.

a washer machine that works really good and the dryer too!

a dishwasher to wash all my dishes so I have more time with my family.

an oven so I can prepare meals for my family.

comfy furniture so we don't have to sit on the floor.

clothes! I love hand-me-downs:)

shoes so we don't have to go barefoot.

electricity to run everything in the house.

clean water to bathe in or drink.

technology...my phone & the computer I'm typing on.

I am thankful for even the little things that I may take for granted everyday.

Day 16: I'm thankful for...

I am thankful for all the gifts that God has given me. I am thankful that I am crafty which helps when you home school because sometimes you have to come up with a cheap craft when you need one. I am also hoping to have a handmade Christmas this year,  (will post those later). I am thankful that I can sew and knit, yes I am myself how to knit!

I am thankful that I have the ability to cook. I love being in my kitchen and making meals that my family will enjoy. I love baking too! I am thankful that I am creative in the kitchen because sometimes you have to be when you are on a tight budget.

Day 15: I'm thankful for...

We are halfway through!!! This is where it seems to get a little tougher for me. NOT that am not thankful I think I am just looking for BIG things and I need to remember that it's not always the big things but the little things too...

Day 15: I am thankful for my car. It is a couple of years old but it runs great and gives awesome gas mileage. I am thankful that we are able to afford it and can't wait until it's paid off. It gets us where we need to go. I am thankful that it has a radio that plays Christian music, heat when it's cold outside and air condition when it's hot. I am thankful that the tires are good. I am thankful that I am blessed to have car:)

Day 12, 13, and 14! I am thankful for....

I am behind on my own blog hop..that's bad...hehehe! So here I go:

Day 12: I am thankful for my job. I was able to pick up a part time job about a month ago and it has been a true blessing. I have a full time job as a mom, but to get paid to do something is awesome! I love going in to work knowing that I am going to be able to help my family financially, even if it's just a little. I get to help!

Day 13: I am so thankful that I can get up on Sunday mornings and go worship the one true God. I am thankful that I can get my kids up and we they are excited that we are going to church. We put on worship music, the one and only day I really don't want the tv on, and we dance and sing while we are getting ready to leave. I want my children to be excited about worship!

Day 14: I can't believe that I haven't posted this one yet....I am thankful for my grandparents. I only have one set still living and they are amazing to me. My grandmother (Bana) loves on my children like no one else can. We went to lunch together and I realized how blessed I am to still have her. I am thankful that I can call her up and talk to her...I love talking to her. My grandfather is funny. He always has a "joke" to tell you. I am super blessed~

Day 10 & 11: I'm thankful for...

Day 10: I'm thankful for my friends & my homeschool group. I am thankful that I have someone that I can call when I am just in the mood to talk. I am thankful that I always have someone praying for me. I am thankful that there is someone always in my corner. I am thankful that they all are different and inspire me in different ways. I am thankful that God has placed each one in my life. I am thankful that at least once a week I can get out of my home and socialize with other moms! :)


Day11: I am thankful for a clean house. It may not stay clean for long but at least I can enjoy while they sleep:)...lol!!!

Day 9: I'm thankful for...

I am thankful for my in-loves (aka the in-laws). I have heard that phrase a few times around and thought I would start using it as well. I love their son with all my heart and they are wonderful people so why not? I am thankful that he loves his mother, because I know that he will always take care of me:) I am thankful that they raised him to be a hard worker. I am thankful that they chose life for him too! I am thankful that they gave him good morals. I am thankful that they taught him great work ethic. I am thankful that they love my children.

Day 8: I'm thankful for...

I am thankful for restful nights. I have not slept the whole night through in over a year, but some nights are more restful than others. There are some nights that I don't get to sleep because baby girl struggles all night long. Then there are nights that I get something close to 5-7 hours of sleep. I have learned how to live with what I get and some days are better than others. I am so thankful that we have a warm bed to sleep in as well. I am thankful for the covers that cover us and the music that plays all night. I am thankful for the night light, even though I don't need it, it does give light in order to help her rather than doing it in the dark! I am thankful that we have angel's that guard our home the whole night through. I am thankful that I have a baby that wakes me up...even though I really can't wait to sleep all night:)

I dare you to join!

We started off the month of November blogging about all the things that we thankful for in our life. The first week is down so I challenge you to finish the month with me!  So hurry up and join in on this hop with me! If you want to join in then all you have to do is the following...it's never too late to join.



1. Blog each day in November about something that you are Thankful for in your life!

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