Thankful Thursday

After a long week of emotions, feelings of loss, and coming to grips.  I need to remind myself of the things I have to be oh so grateful for.

First and foremost, I am so thankful for my dear husband.   We are opposite in very many ways but together we make the most prefect pair.   James is my rock and biggest cheerleader.  I often wonder how I got so lucky to find him. I need to remind myself of how lucky I am when he is driving me up a wall!

For Sam, he is a my hero and that is no lie.  He is talking so much now and the conversations we have make me smile, giggle and cry at the same time. I just can not believe how grown up he is. I love this little person! 

Wine, how I adore you.  You are my reward after long days.

7:15 pm I adore you, too!  As this is the time my non napping exhausted toddler is asleep.  The house is quiet and the day is done.

Playdates with great friends who keep me sane.

A simple text from a friend who somehow knew I needed to hear what she said.

My gym class.  You are a great stress reliever.  I never knew how much I needed this until this week.

My camera... its photos tell a story. My story... our story... the good and the bad. The story of Cole and Cate.  It tells the story of Sam. The story of James and I.  It tells me that through the lens I can capture the feelings of what is on my heart.  It tells me of how much I have and far I have become. It defines my purpose, my logic and my gratitude.

My Mom and Dad. I mean who else could you call when the day is going to hell?  And they are the best grandparents!

My in-laws! I know there are people who can not stand their in-laws but I am not one of them.  They treat me like a daughter and for that I am grateful.

My dear friends and double dates who keep me laughing!

Sleep..which is what I should be doing now. 4:45 am will be here soon.  Yes, folks that is when our day starts!

Off to bed with a thankful heart!