Day Eleven

Today, despite everything that's going on in my insane life, I'm thankful for my mother. Now, she and I have not always had a good, or even decent, relationship. Growing up was very tough for me, and I never trusted my mother enough to open up to, and to talk to about things. I'm still not entirely sure what the reason was, but I'm working on that. But since I decided to trust my mom, we've had a much better relationship. I can talk to her about things, and I can listen to her advice without an argument or getting angry. And usually, her advice is really good too! We had dinner with her today, and it was so nice. It's just comfortable to be around her now. She's wonderful with the baby, and it was really nice to have an extra set of hands tonight. I'm so happy she's my mom!

Day Ten

Today, I'm thankful that I saved my pre pregnancy clothes! Finally found the bag I was looking for, and lo and behold, THEY ALL FIT!!! Barely one month after giving birth, I fit (comfortably!) in my pre Lorelai pregnancy clothes. I no longer have to wear my comfy pants constantly, and I feel like myself again. Yay!!

Day Nine

Today, I'm thankful for my little Lorelai. No matter how long she screams at night (poor thing must have acid reflux or something), how much she doesn't sleep, I adore holding her, kissing her, picking her up. That tiny baby just makes me happy! I'm also thankful that I don't have any depression issues this time around. It was really tough with Scarlett and Rian, and I'm so happy I don't have to deal with it this time. So here she is in all her glory!

Day Eight

Today, I'm thankful for our computers. One is being sold today so that we can have some extra money, and money for food and gas. Sucks that that's the only way we can do it, but it is what it is. Our other computer we've had for 4 years, and it's still going strong! We're so lucky that we have this computer as a back up, and that we're able to still use it. Yeah, it's sad to get rid of a computer that we've had for less than a year and that cost a LOT of money, but we've had so many problems with it that it's just not worth it. And I'm thankful that David found someone to buy it! It will make our lives easier, give us some breathing room.

Day Seven

Today, I am thankful for my relationship with David. It may have started out rough, and we've been through a LOT in the last 5 years, but we're finally in a good place. We can disagree without screaming at each other, we can be angry without threatening to leave. Our roommates got into a crazy fight last night, and it just made me so happy that I have David, and that we understand each other so well. Our relationship is not perfect by any means, but we try hard every day to make it the best relationship we can.

Day Six

So, I skipped the weekend. I completely forgot to write, honestly. But I'm back today, so here we go!

Today, I'm thankful for baby swings. Seriously, it's the only thing that keeps the little one asleep! She really loves to be held, and at night she sleeps with us (which is awesome, but it's going to be a pain in the ass to stop it when she gets older!). So during the day, I can't just hold her all the time (eventhough I want to), and this swing has been a savior! We had another swing, but after two other swing babies, it gave out on us. Thankfully, my mom bought us a new one, and it's been a life saver. She is currently asleep, in the swing, so I can write on here. Yay!

Day Five

So today is a little harder to find something that I'm thankful for. I'm having a rough day with the kids, and I'm feeling a little down. But I'm going to reach down and pull something out.

Today, I'm thankful for my kids (no matter how freaking NUTS they make me). They have taught me how to be immensely patient (something I had worked at very hard for for a long time), and they have definately shown me my short comings. But I am thankful for that. I can then learn and grow with them. And no matter how frustrated I get with them, they still manage to keep life interesting! As a parent, you definately say things that you never imagined that you'd say ("Scarlett, you brother doesn't want to clean out the lint from your toes. That's gross.")

Day Four

Today, I am thankful for the end of the year. It's been a very long, very hard year for me and my family, and I am so happy it's going to be over tonight. I see the new year as a new start, wiping the slate clean. We can start fresh in a new year, and not make the same mistakes again. We can move out on our own, finally be by ourselves again. We can focus on our hopes and dreams, and make them come true this year. 2010 is going to be the best year we've had, and I'm so thankful for that.

Day Three

Today, I'm thankful that I'm a stay at home mom. I'm so thankful that I never have to leave my kids to go to work. I never have to watch anyone else take care of them more often than I do. The only people they're attached to are me and David. I'm so thankful that I have the opportunity to watch them grow up and help them learn even though there are those days where Scarlett and Rian irritate the crap out of me. This is by far the toughest job I've ever had, and it's never ending. I don't get paid for it, but I do it anyway. I love my kids, and I love this job. I'm thankful that I'm able to stay home with them when so many other mothers don't have the option or opportunity.

....and there goes a screaming baby!!!

Day Two

Today I am thankful for sleep. My three munchkins are all asleep giving me a much needed break. When they sleep, I can relax and regroup. I don't have to worry about what they're getting into or breaking. I can just take some time to listen to the silence (and Owl City!) and breathe. Although the Little One is a very noisy sleeper, it's still relatively quiet.