So, I know this is totally cliche to do a grateful list in November, but I like it. I think it's good to take note of what we all have to be grateful for. While I know we all need to be grateful everyday, and I'm sure we all practice it to the best of our abilities, I like that just a little bit more focus gets paid to it this month. It's easy to get caught up in the everyday jostle of life and everyday stressors can wear ya down, but it's very important to me to keep sight of the blessings.
I missed yesterday because I didn't think about doing a list until today, so I'll just have to make that up today.
November 1: I AM GRATEFUL FOR KIDS. Not a day goes by that I don't thank God for these little monsters. They have brought so much joy, love and happiness to me in so many ways that I could never begin to express them. When you have children, the power of the love you have for them is immense and the love they have for you is just as powerful. It is a sacred, holy bond, between a mother and her children, and I am awed that I get to be part of it every day. It isn't always easy, as a matter of fact, some days are just down right hard, but then you wake up to a sweet little note taped to your computer, or a drawing slipped under your door, or even a mess in the kitchen because they were trying to make you breakfast, and your eyes well up and your chest hurts and the power of that love hits you physically and you realize that every single bit of it is worth it. Totally worth it.
November 2: I AM GRATEFUL FOR MY HUSBAND. Awe, sweet Louis. What did I ever do to deserve this man? I'm not sure anything...most days he is definitely the better half of our pair and he puts up with all the craziness that goes with it. He works hard for me and our family and is the most loving and selfless human I've ever met. He is empathetic and has a sensitive side that is nurturing and loving. He is my best bud and has pulled me through some of the darkest times. We have had our shares of ups and downs and continue every day to make the choice to be together, to make it work and to love each other. There is no such thing as perfection, but we both work hard to stay active in our marriage and I'm grateful for that.
