Grateful
Today I was challenged to find ten things that I am grateful for.
In no particular order:
1. My kids and my husband.
I am thankful for my two wonderful children! I learn so much from my kids, every day; something new, challenging, fun or even difficult makes me thankful for them. They make me laugh, cry, and feel a true sense of what a mother should feel. I am blessed beyond measure by having them in my life. I am thankful for each hug, and cuddle, each deep conversation, and every moment that makes me laugh.
My husband is a true provider. He works hard for us to have material things but he works even harder to be present. We feel loved when he is on the ice with Easton at hockey, or when he is watching Hadley perform at the Remembrance Day assembly. We feel loved when there are random dances or sing a longs, or math challenges in the kitchen, or even when I just need a break and he takes over.
I am grateful for my kids and my husband!
2. Being a stay at home mom. I was blessed to have a stay at home mom, and I am blessed to be one. This means on days when the kids are sick, I am there. When the kids are healthy I can be at school trips, or volunteer at the school or get all the running around for the family done. Laundry, and other such things can be done during the day and I can even have tea or go for walks with friends while the kids are at school. Routines are in place and I am present. No after school care by a provider but rather the kids can be in their own homes, or doing activities that they love.
3. Family Values. My childhood had a village. I had cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and even great grandparents around ALL THE TIME! I am thankful for this. In a moments notice I know that being there for family an easy choice. I married into a wonderful family who continue to show me what the beauty of family is.
4. Friends. I have friends that share my childhood, mommy friends, school friends, friends that share my love of outdoors, indoors, faith, and even 4 am please call me friends. I am truly thankful for all my friends.
5. Material things. While I am not going to list everything, I am thankful for our home. It is in a fantastic location with space to breath! I love country living, with steps to the city. While I could list food, clothes, furniture and all the stuff we posses, I am thankful for all THINGS that I have.
6. Money. I am thankful to not worry about money. There are lots of things that we must save to acquire, like finishing our house, but I am thankful for not worrying about where my next meal is coming from or if my kids will have coats for winter.
7. Health. The occasional cold comes our way, but I am grateful that our family is healthy.
8. Travel. I really didn't travel as a kid. A few hours from home at most. As an adult I have been blessed to explore the world. I am also thankful that we have been able to provide travel experiences for our kids. The world truly is beautiful.
9. Pets. We have two cats that have become part of our family. Trinity and Marble. I miss my Tinkerbelle all the time and am thankful for pets in our lives.
10. Volunteering. This gives me a sense of purpose. I volunteer at the school in the grade 1 class and have every week for the past four years. I have also started and continue to provide the breakfast program at the school twice a week, I lunchroom supervise, and I am the chair of the SCC parent council. I am thankful for the time I have to put into this.
Sometimes it is nice to take a moment to take it all in. I am grateful! Life isn't perfect so if you direct your thoughts towards the good, you can see why you should feel grateful!