The Big One

Yay for Thanksgiving! Yay for everything we have to be grateful for!

So I started this post on Wednesday, and I've been so busy enjoying my blessings that I never finished it. So I will skip the long, long list, and just mention briefly my biggest blessing so that I can promptly get back to being with them.

Adam. I'm grateful he's sitting up now. He hated lying down! My arms & back are appreciating the break. I'm grateful we're one tooth down (two now! See what happens in two days?)--cutting teeth stinks. What a sweet little boy. He loves being a part of everything, and always wants to be in on the action. I love his little froggy voice. I love the way he watches his brother. I love his ear-to-ear grin.

Isaac. Hooray for potty training! I so dreaded it, but the Bug is a champ! I am super impressed with him, and I'm glad we waited awhile to start. Isaac is my little energizer bunny. He's always causing mischief, but not because he's naughty; he's just curious. He says the funniest things, and he's always making me laugh. He asks me 'how was your run?' And tells me to 'be careful' when I "jump" in the shower. He says "Cute, Mom!" When I get ready for church. He has an incredible memory.

Ed. What a blessing in my life to be married to such a rock. He is the perfect antithesis to all of my weaknesses. He is so willing to help me and support me and love me. He doesn't roll his eyes when I say I want to work on a certain aspect of our marriage; he is on board. He wants our relationship to be strong, and he is willing to work for it. He is my better three-quarters. I hope that I can progress to the point someday that I can be the strength to him that he is to me.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for God and His plan for all of us. All of my blessings descend from this one. When I really open my eyes and realize how much aid I receive from heaven on a daily basis, it is difficult to comprehend. I will never be grateful enough.

Happy (Belated) Thanksgiving!

SBB

The Little (and Big) Things

This week I am thankful for:

My mom. She has helped so much with The Bug while I go to my multitude of Dr.'s appointments the past few months. Most of the people who read this blog know her, and subsequently know she is a saint. Thanks Mom!

A budget. Not only do I enjoy doing it (I know, I'm weird), it provides such a sense of security to know we have more coming in than going out every month.

Sunny days, when they happen.

Garage sales and KSL. Lifesavers.

Nice face, Bug.

Running. Oh, I can't wait to go running again! Only a few more weeks...

Speaking of weeks, I'm grateful that there are (potentially) less than three until we get to meet goober #2 and I can bend, twist, and jump again.

An amazing husband who secretly planned a night out to see Les Mis months ago! What a stud. (One day I will be a true blogger and actually remember to take pictures when we do cool things)

Three day weekends.

My awesome family.

MOAB! I've never been. What better time to go than at 9 months pregnant? No worries, we had a trial run last weekend to make sure I could do something fun while we're down there. Super excited for the trip, and to see our friends.

36 1/2 weeks.

6 miles--I consider it a success.
We'll see how I fair on an incline in Moab.



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So So Much

I have been feeling so overwhelmingly blessed lately. In every aspect of our lives, we have so much.

I look at my little boy every day and wonder how I can preserve the love that I feel for him. He brings a happiness and a wholeness into my life that heals me. I can't believe how compliant he has been lately. Any time I ask him to do something (well, usually I'm asking him to stop doing something), he replies with an enthusiastic and resounding "O-kay!"

We are surrounded by people who are so eager to help and to serve. The other morning my upstairs neighbor asked if the Bug could come play, right when I thought I was going to die from lack of energy. I slept for two hours. It was such a blessing! Literally an answer to prayer.

I have felt so good during this pregnancy. I know many people who have a really hard time when they are pregnant. With all the complications I could have had, to date, both the baby and I are doing fantastic.

Among other things, I am also grateful for:

Tickling. I know that sounds funny, and maybe even a little off. But seriously, how great is it that we are ticklish? I can get an instant giggle from the Bug almost anytime by catching him in just the right spot. That's one of those things that God didn't have to give us, but he did. Like flowers. And rainbows. And about a zillion other things.

Singing. So grateful for singing. Those Gregorian monks had no idea what a trend they were starting.

The sun. I can't believe how much the sunshine lifts my spirits and brings happiness and optimism into my life. I have missed the sun.

Blessings poured out so abundantly on our family that there is hardly "room enough to receive" them.

**My apologies for the lack of pictures. The Bug looked so cute today in his little summer shorts. I meant to take a picture. It never happened.


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Friends and Family

This week I am grateful for friends and family.

I have felt so much love as I have received calls and emails from both telling me they have been thinking about me, asking what they can do to help with the move. I am so blessed to be surrounded by people who are loving and thoughtful. Even if no one has to lift a finger to help, the support has been such a blessing. So thanks friends! I sure appreciate you!

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So much to be Grateful for

So I haven't posted for a few days--life has been crazy, but that just brings so much to be grateful for!

This week I am grateful for:

Our new car! It is a cute little thing with a new dark green paint job. Sure, she's got some miles on her but she's in great shape and I know she'll last us a long time. Now I will not be home-bound when the Mr. drives to work. Yay!

Resilient little boys. Thank heavens swallowing ten consecutive pieces of gum doesn't seem to do any damage.

The poison control hotline, always at my finger tips for first-time-mommy questions, like: should I be concerned that my son just swallowed ten consecutive pieces of gum? They're going to start recognizing my number.

The kiddy pool. Best investment ever.

Our garden. This year there is actually cantaloupe growing on our cantaloupe plants! Can you believe it?

Family. We had so much fun this weekend when some out-of-towners graced us with their presence. Grateful that Randy joined our family and brought so many awesome people with him.

What are YOU thankful for?

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