Thankful.

Today is the last day of November. As I write this I can feel the warm breeze through my open window. It's sunny and in the 70's. Not your usual November weather. I'm not complaining. I'm digging it.
Our baby boy's first Thanksgiving found me thankful for my daughter, Madison's wonderful behavior at my parent's house for dinner. It also found me thankful that my mother is becoming more hard of hearing and was only slightly able to hear her grandson (our beloved little Jackson) screaming his head off throughout the evening. Anyone passing by their home on that night may have wondered if we were in fact fixing to have a small child for our holiday dinner instead of the large poultry product we were actually partaking of.
With the usual holiday stressful stories aside, let me take a moment to say what I am truly thankful for this 06 year.
I am thankful for my amazing husband. Kit continues to believe in me. Many times, I've lost sight of the good parts of myself. Especially as of late. I'm lucky enough to be married to a man who is a source of light in those dark times. He is behind me always, with his constant unconditional love, support and what can sometimes feel like irritating pushing. Those pushes help me find the me he sees. He gets me back on track and occasionally onto a brand new track. He never gives up on me and he never lets me give up on myself. I am thankful to be married to my rock, my friend and the man who inspires me to be the wife I know he deserves and the person I hope to be. I'm not there yet, but I'm working on it.
I am thankful for my children. Kate is growing up so fast. I can feel the "tween" hormonal surges in her words these days. I am afraid of the teen years with all my children. But, for right now I am grateful that she still talks to me. I am thankful that she shares her stories and funny happenings with me. I am thankful for the person she is and the young lady she is becoming. She still laughs at most of my stupid jokes. Although, I can't imagine that will continue much longer.
I am thankful for Maddie's constant sense of humor. She is a silly, smart, curious little 8 yr. old. She keeps me giggling and makes everyone in the house full of laughter. I am also thankful for her sweet, caring attitude towards others.
Baby Jackson is our littlest gift. He wasn't planned. There were lots of things with my health that had us concerned about my pregnancy with this little one. Somehow, he showed up healthy and chubby. I adore our baby boy. Just between God, me and the gazillion or so other unknowns that may pass by this blog.......................Jackson is exactly what I have always prayed for. Thank you Lord for our beautiful, sweet boy. Our family is now complete.
I could go on and on with things I'm thankful for but perhaps I'll stop here. These four people are my life. I am thankful that God has put them in my life.