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Thankful

As cliche as it might be, I figured that today is a good time to list a few of the things I am grateful for. So in no particular order...
  • My espresso machine: Nathan got it for me three Christmas's ago and it has allowed me to have a peppermint mocha almost every day since. :)
  • Our fireplace: Though outdoor temperatures dropped to 20 degrees last night, our home was a toasty 92, thanks to the awesome fire my husband started. It may have gotten so hot in our living room that we had to retreat to the back bedroom to keep from melting, but that was just a minor inconvenience.
  • Basic kitchen tools: Benjamin has been occupied for hours these past few weeks with simple items such as tongs, spatulas, and ladles. It's been great for the both of us.
  • Benjamin's napping ability: Since he faithfully takes a 2-3 hour nap each day, I get to take a 2-3 hour nap each day.
  • Craig's List: Not only have I sold a ton of stuff that I couldn't even give away at yardsales, but I've scored some pretty great items as well. It's also a fabulous time waster (as is Facebook!)
  • My extended family: I have such a great network of people who babysit, sew, cook, socialize with, and even clean for me. I don't know how I got so lucky to have them in my life.
  • My husband: Where do I even begin? He is an amazing man who would give the shirt off his back to help a friend in need. He is one of the hardest workers I know and takes his responsibility to provide for his family very seriously. Because of these qualities in him, I am blessed to be a stay-at-home mother and wife, which is one of the greatest gifts he could give me. The man can fix nearly anything and has literally built the house around us. Not only does he provide the basics for our family, but he works multiple jobs so we can have nice things and create fun memories together. To top it off, he adores our son and spends as much time as he can showing him just how much. I've lost count the number of times Nathan has told Benjamin that he loves him, and every time I hear him say it again, I thank God for giving me not only a great husband, but a truly wonderful father for my children. I may not know much about anything, but I do know this: our children will always know that their parents love them more than life itself.
  • My children: When I look at Benjamin I am struck by the amazing love that I have for him. Sometimes I think my heart could burst for the amount of emotion that overwhelms me at times. Isn't it incredible that in a few short weeks, I will get to experience that love twice as much? I am so blessed to not only have one beautiful, precious little boy, but two. I can't wait to meet our latest addition.
So to sum up, God has truly blessed my life in so many ways, with an awe-inspiring family, devoted friends...

and Starbucks coffee. :)

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