Thankful Thursdays(the finale)

Are you getting sick of all my "thankful" posts yet?

Or how about all of my posts in general?

I've been on a roll lately and instead of posting because I think I need to or because of a certain holiday/event, I am going to continue posting when I want to. This is my blog, right? 

You can breathe a sigh of relief though, this is my final "Thankful Thursday" post due to our trip to Texas on Monday.

This week and for the rest of November I am thankful for...

Center alignment, apparently.

The renewal of energy I was lacking last week.

Alternating moments of stress between Jake and I.

{his are rare, but luckily never when I am having mine}

A dear friend, Asheli, that is willing to watch the girls(again) while Hunter has a terribly long evaluation at a developmental pediatrician.

Pinterest.

{igniting my hidden, somewhat pathetic creativity in food, activities and other brilliant ideas}

3 full days left to pack and clean my house.

Not having to buy ANY groceries this week.

{besides our 3 gallons of milk a week}

The patience my husband has with me... especially when I let the kids "help" me clean out the van and then we "accidentally" leave a light on, therefore letting the battery die. {grin}

Ugly duct tape keeping independent snacker's and mess maker's out of my cabinets. 

{we were too lazy to screw in the 7 billion screws for the child safety locks when we're about to move}

A new organized DVD case to contain H's movie addiction.

Mornings, surprisingly.

Purchasing ALL of Jake's holiday flights coming up for little cost to us.

{thank you vouchers}

Getting back to our 7 to 7 sleep schedule.

Our sleepy kitty napping on me while I type.

{she drives me crazy when she's awake though}

Riley's new spinning trick that keeps her entertained for 30 minutes at a time.

Chocolate... still.

{I am convinced I have a "disorder" that requires me to consume a certain amount of chocolate a day}

Rainy, cloudy days while babies nap.

Hunter trying to talk more and more every day.

Little Cold's Honey Elixir and Honey Pops.

{I didn't think there was anything over the counter for babies/toddler with coughs}

DVR.

Our upcoming road trip to see almost all of my extended family in Texas.

This post coming to a close.

Have a wonderfully, safe Thanksgiving.

Thankful Thursdays(cont.)

I'm reaching deep down in my very tired-needing a super mommy break-stressball soul right now to write this post. Let me tell you, this time change has literally knocked me down and has also so kindly ruined my wonderful little schedule I keep my family on. But, finding ALL the thankful things I have been blessed with might help shift this rutt I am in.

This week I am thankful for...

My marriage.

A shower.

Those same three sweet and smiling babies.

Wonderful house guests and friends.

A beautiful message at church.

The women in my life with the word mother referencing them.

A quick, quiet, kid free drive in the car with some good music.

The greens, yellows, oranges and reds in the trees.

An upcoming Thanksgiving, but the sight of Christmas season soon after.

Naptime.

Easy dinners and eaten dinners.

Bath time.

A date night for the first time in a year for Jake and I.

70 degree weather.

Chocolate.

A little boy that is REALLY starting to enjoy having sisters around.

Hoodies.

A forgiving God.

Thankful Thursdays

Don't get me wrong, I am thankful every other day of the week too, but of course "Thankful Thursdays" sounds a lot better than Thankful Mondays.

For the first Thursday in November I am thankful for...

A husband that works long hours/days/weeks and even months to provide for his family.

The sweet smile on a blonde hair, blue eyed two and a half year old when he runs in to my bedroom every morning.

A hidden bag of the kids Halloween candy.

Riley's love for obsession with stuffed animals.

A single dimple on a tiny, lovable Emmy.

The support and love I get from my husband on a daily basis.

A best friend and a mother all in the same beautiful package.

And a dad that gives and gives and loves unconditionally.

In-law's that most people can only dream of.

Little fingers trying to help me type this blog... {grin}

A brother that gives so much for me and loves hearing ALL the advice I have for him.

A brother and sister-in-law that have always been so welcoming and loving to me.   

Diet Coke's and coffee to help keep me on my toes during longgggg dayssss.

Long walks to the park and an escape from the TV.

A never ending supply of pine cones right outside my door.

A new church that our family can enjoy together.

The bedtime kissing routine from Hunter to every single one of his family members.

A little girl(Riley) that peaks over into her sisters(Emma's) crib while she sleeps and whispers
"sisssss".

Friends that are driving half way across the country to come stay with us for a week!!!!

Messes that can ALWAYS be cleaned.

Emma's lamb that she CAN NOT be without... ever (I've always wanted my kids to have a "lovey" that goes everywhere with them).

And for God blessing me with the precious title as mommy and wife.


I have much more that I am thankful for, but there are a few more Thursday's that I can use those for.
Oh, and I am also thankful for any one that took the time to read this