It's the Little Things

I started writing this post on Thanksgiving Day but then put it on hold. I was actually really down on Thanksgiving Day because David had to work and I was missing him and missing the fact that we weren't together on that day. But I would give up Thanksgiving any day so that we could have him with us on Christmas. I am posting this today because my cup runneth over! :)

I was thinking that day of what all I was thankful for. Yes, I am thankful for everything and feel extremely blessed by God even though I feel so undeserving of His goodness. Hence the name of my blog. I truly feel blessed beyond belief!

I wanted to write about things that I am thankful for that I may not always think about from day to day.

First and foremost, I am thankful for all of the many blessings that God has given to me and to my family.

I am sooo thankful for David and for the way he loves me. He'll tell you himself that he may not always express it like he should and that he can act like a donkey's rear end at times, but he loves me and is in love with me. He makes me laugh like no one else does. He's a manly man and I'm glad! He doesn't let the little things bother him and he has a smile that would melt your heart! His family comes before his own wants and needs. My hand fits perfectly in his and even though we are very much the opposite of each other, he's the perfect one for me! He knows me inside and out and better than anyone else! I'm thankful that he thinks about me throughout the day enough to call me and just say "Hey Ma, I love you"!

I'm so thankful for my babies. They are my heart and always will be. I'm thankful for the "just because" hugs that Mimi surprises me with or the little notes she leaves lying around to tell me that she loves me. Just found one in my wallet yesterday. She is such a sweetheart and is so tenderhearted. Thankful that my little Bud is just as feisty as David sometimes but when you peel back that tough little exterior, he's a sweetheart that will flash me a smile and whisper "I love you momma". I'm thankful for my precious Boogs, who is always so good and kind. He is so quiet and I often times wonder what's going on in that little mind of his but I know he's genuine and often will say "Thank you mamma for my chock-it (chocolate) milk or thank you for my bick-it (biscuit)". I'm thankful that he loves to sing and listen to music just like I do. Ahh, my little Pudgie! I'm so thankful for his sweet face. So thankful for the little cutesy things he does like breaking out in a dance when he hears music or laugh at something on tv when he doesn't even know what he's looking at. I love that he is a getinski and that he is curious about everything. He's a climber too! I love that he gets so excited when he hears David coming in the door at night or cries when David leaves. It really is too cute! I'm so blessed to be their mom and even though I make lots of mistakes when it comes to them, they love me regardless and know that I'm not perfect. They don't expect me to be!

I'm so thankful for the family time that we make. I'm thankful that we can just sit around and laugh at each other or talk or play a silly game. I'm thankful for each day that God allows me to have with my family. It really goes by too quick and often times too short so I'm grateful for each day.

I'm so thankful for a sister who will come over four nights in a row to help us pick out, cut down, string lights on twice, help pick up when it falls and help wrap ribbon around an over sized, massive, really too big, garganchu-in (yes, I'm making up my own spelling of that word) Christmas tree. She is selfless and willing to help whenever she can without thinking what's in it for her or when will she be paid back. I'm thankful that she loves my babies as if they were her own and thankful that she and David and I are so close.

I am also thankful for my mom. Thankful that she prays for me and for David and the kids. Thankful that she will come over to visit and end up folding a basket of laundry just because she wants to help out in some way. I'm thankful that she calls to check up on us because she misses us and is always willing to give advice or encouragement when needed. She has the best intentions and is so thoughtful. :)

I'm so thankful for good friends that we have made over the last couple of years. Thankful for the many many laughs and the good times watching our kids play together. I'm also thankful for old friends that I don't get to see very much because it makes our time that we do spend together much more special! I consider them all apart of my family!

I'm thankful for the routine of my life. Thankful that I have a family to love and take care of. Thankful that I have mounds of laundry to wash and fold or dishes to wash or carpet to vacuum. Yes, I'll admit, sometimes it does all seem so mundane and I think that my life couldn't get any more boring, but it really is the best life! I don't need fancy clothes or jewelry or anything like that. I have my family and that is what I am most thankful for and feel most blessed with!