30 Days of Thankfulness

 For the month of November, I posted what I was thankful for every day on FaceBook.  Here's my list:

1:  Thankful that James has had the week off and we've been able to have lots of family fun!

2:  I'm thankful for a wonderful hubby who lets me sleep in every day of his week off!

3:  I'm thankful for inlaws who will watch the kids while we have a yard sale and then date night!
 
4:  I'm thankful for being married to my wonderful husband for TWELVE years! I love you James!

5: Thankful that I can stay home with my kids, and don't have to go to work, especially when one is sick.
So thankful for the little guy who joined our family 8 months ago today. I couldn't imagine life without my little Ezekiel Micah!

6: Thankful that I live in a country where male and female, rich and poor, every ethnicity is allowed the freedom to vote for whomever we want without fearing any repercussions for excercising our right.

7: Thankful for another slow day at home.

8: I'm thankful that the majority of my kids are feeling better.

9: I'm thankful for the cooler weather (60 degrees) and that the kids and I were able to get out of the house for the first time in a week. We were able to get the obscure ingredients I need for Thanksgiving and all of the items for our Operation Christmas Child boxes.

10: I'm thankful that it is finally cool enough to wear a long sleeve shirt.

11: Thankful for all of the men and women who have given up time with their families and friends, comfort of home during the holidays, and even their lives so that I can live in this country where I have freedom.

12: I'm thankful that our house is well insulated and that because we lived in Oregon for 9 years, we have a bunch of floor heaters to heat up the house when the forced air heater stops blowing hot.

13: Strangely enough, I'm thankful that today is going to be in the mid 80's so I can warm up the house.
 
14:  I'm thankful for our local library and that they have a storytime that all my kids can participate in.

15: I am so thankful for Community Bible Study and the lovely ladies I get to meet and fellowship with.

16: Thankful for the baby wrap that has served me well through three kids. I'll be wearing Zeke today as he has croup.
 
17: So thankful that Zeke is breathing easier today. He was put on prednisone yesterday to reduce the swelling in his airway. No more stridor! Yay!

18: I'm thankful that, for the first time in my life, I live in a place where I can step out onto my front porch and see billions of stars in the night sky!

19: I LOVE that Gibson is able to keep his little brother occupied, and gladly takes on the role of baby entertainer. He does a great job at it too. I used him a lot over the last few days to keep Zeke happy when I've had to set him down for a few minutes.

20: My MOPS group. I'm so glad I was able to plug in with these ladies!
 
21: I'm thankful that the kids are in bed and I can finally relax for a little bit.

22:  I'm thankful that for the first time in 9 years, we can have our entire family over for Thanksgiving dinner. The only sad part is we'll be missing my sister- and brother-in-law.

23: I loved spending time with our families yesterday! Thankful for the calm after the storm. The kids had so much fun with 1 aunt, 2 cousins, 3 uncles, and 4 grandparents! So blessed!

24: Thankful that Zeke is crawling!

25: So thankful for our new church family!

26 & 27: I'm thankful for the Christmas season, and that we will get to spend it with our families this year.

28: I'm thankful for the women's study that I got plugged into today at our new church, and thankful for the women who opened their homes to host the women and the kids!

29: I am thankful for the rain today. I LOVE the rain!

30:  I'm thankful for three adorable kids who give me joy. I'm thankful that I can find joy in my three adorable kids!