Something To Think About....

As I was getting ready to write this post, I was thinking of titles I should use: "Happy Thanksgiving," "Things I'm Thankful for, "Happy Holidays!" etc., etc.  But sitting here at my desk, I decided to get a little "raw," if you will.  Shawn and I have had a rough past few weeks.  Not relationship-wise or anything like that (thank goodness!), but we have gone through a few personal and financial struggles that have left both of us panicked, overwhelmed, and just feeling down.  It almost seems never-ending when you're stuck in the middle of it all.  I hate to write about the bad stuff and I am not going to air our dirty laundry for all to see, but there is a point to this blog post.  Everyone (including me!) needs a reminder now and then that without the struggles, there would be no satisfaction.  Without the hurt, there would be no joy.  Without the fear, there would be no trust. It takes some work to make it work....and that is just something to think about.  So here I am, thinking about the things I am thankful for.  I am not liking my personal problems, but without them, I might not be really grateful for the small and simple things in my life that truly bring me so much joy.

 I am thankful that Lucy has been here for 6 months and has never needed to go to the doctor for anything other than her "Well-Baby" visits.

 

She is a healthy, happy little baby and we are so very lucky for that!

 

I am thankful for Christmas decorations!  They are beautiful and put a smile on my face :)

I am thankful for warm, sunny days in the Fall!

 I am thankful for this little girl.  She is so silly and it almost HURTS to love someone so much!

  

I am thankful for my husband and my baby; the 2 loves of my life.  They mean everything to me and without them, I would be lost.

 

I am thankful for a Husband who doesn't complain when I say "Ok, lets take a family picture!" He's a good sport! 

 

I'm thankful for the love this little family of mine has.  We really do love one another and get to enjoy a lot of smiles between the three of us.

 

I am thankful for our warm nights at home together.  Shawn and I might not get a lot of "dates," but I love that I get to spend my time with the cutest baby around!

I am thankful for Family Visits! (Lucy is so ticklish!)

                     I am thankful for Lucy's laughter.  It is music to my ears.

And mostly, I appreciate looking at this face everyday.  My life makes so much sense when my precious baby girl smiles at me.