A Season of Gratitude

I love this time of year because it helps me to reflect on my life and how much I have been blessed. This Thanksgiving holiday, I am trying to be more specific about the things that I am grateful for:

Bridger always wakes up cheerful and happy. He is also very excited when Carter wakes up too. This helps me to be in a good mood as well, no matter how early it is.

Somedays I feel like I married MacGyver. Ben is so creative and innovative. In every situation with Ben, I know he will think of a way to fix it, mend it, move it, build it, cook it, heal it, clean it, grow it, improve it or prevent it. I feel very lucky to have married such a smart guy.

Every week my mother-in-law calls one to five times. This makes us feel loved and missed.

I am thankful that our neighbors are our friends. This means a lot to us not having family close by.

Right now we have the best health insurance we have ever had and probably ever will.

I am pleased that Ben has a job that helps him feel fulfilled. He is great at taking care of sick children.

I am thankful that I get to teach expectant parents as my job. It allows me to reminisce the fun and life changing things that a new baby brings.

I am thankful that we have a savings account and it actually has money in it.

I am glad that we have enough space in our home to entertain our energetic boys.

I love that Carter sleeps 8-10 hours each night before waking up to eat.

I have a lot of friends who don't have dishwashers. This is a luxury I enjoy everyday.

I am thankful that we have close friends to have Sunday dinner with.

I am thankful that I know that there is a Prophet on the earth today that speaks for God who warns us and gives us guidance. This helps me feel peace in such a chaotic world.

I love being goofy and childish with my children. I love being the person who makes them laugh and smile. Who could ask for a better reward?

Happy Thanksgiving Day to everyone! I know we all have a lot to be thankful for.