Thankful for beaters to lick

Thankful For Countdown

Today I am thankful for my husband. He is by no means perfect and its unlikely he could take an ideal husband award. But he is mine. I know that he loves me and our children. We have grown up together. He's been my best friend since I was 15. He is the one who gets my jokes, makes me smile., makes me laugh. He's my shoulder to cry on. He is the one I can tell my secrets to. He understands me better than I understand myself. (Usually) *smile*
I have no doubt that God made him especially for me. For that, I am thankful.
Who are you thankful for?

Thankful for Countdown

I am only three days into my countdown and already have missed a post!  I have lots of excuses.....I had to clean the kitchen for the big thanksgiving feast next week, (which I am already seeing was pointless because there is no way we will keep it clean for a week), I had to clean Oxley's tank (which is an hour long process), I had to make my pre-thanksgiving grocery list, I had to keep the kids from hurting each other (which took all day and I was only semi-sucessful at), I had to prepare my piano music for church, I had to take pictures of and help with the deer my husband 'had' to kill during my already busy Saturday, and I had to take a nap (review list to see why I was tired).
Hence, today I am ever so thankful for quiet moments.  I love quiet moments more now than I ever have in my life.  I am always thankful for the few minutes I can get to myself to think quietly or to sit quietly without thinking. Either is nice at times.
What are you thankful for today?

Thankful For Countdown

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. I am hosting the Stroud family at my house this year. That means there is lots to do! Life doesn't stop just because the holidays are coming. If you are like me, it can be hard enough to keep up with day to day life. Throw in extra cleaning, pie baking and first time turkey- maker fear and things start to feel a bit daunting.
Each day I will need to stop and take a deep breath. I need to stop and remember why I am doing the things I'm doing. I am going to try to take time out each day to list one thing I am thankful for until Thanksgiving arrives.
Today I am thankful for my children. I say this even as Trey is whining for candy and Kayelynn is climbing in and out of her crib instead of taking her nap. I have days when I want to sell them to the highest bidder. In reality I know that I couldn't live without them. They are sweet and adorable. I love them. They are my future and the light of my life. They have no idea how much they are loved. I have thanked God for them over and over since he gave them to me. So today, as my sweet offspring challenges my last ounce of patience, I remember how thankful I am for them both and how empty my life would seem without them.
What are you thankful for?

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My Silly Kayelynn

I believe the things that are said about sibling rivalry are true. The younger sibling does seem to strive to have and do anything and everything that the elder sibling has or does. Here is a prime example from our dinner table.
Trey was in a foul mood and was being scolded every minute or two. Finally Daddy took Trey and put him in a time out. Kayelynn began whining, "I wan out!"(translation: "I want a time out")
Even after Trey returned to the table he was still misbehaving. Daddy declared that Trey must go to bed. While Daddy was taking Trey to his room, Kayelynn started crying softly. "What's wrong,Baby?" I asked her.
"I want bed" she sobbed.
I had to laugh. Kids really do want what the other has!