Well I don't usually find time to blog at 9am, but here it is, and since Lexi is still sleeping, I thought I'd make good use of my time. Yes, I know my child is a miracle sleeper, but if it makes you feel any better she was up at 7 this morning vomiting all over her sheets. Poor thing!
My sister-in-law Tamara does an appreciation moment on her blog, she just picks a person every week or so, and does a really awesome shout-out. I think it's awesome to publicly state all the things and people you are grateful for, so here are some on the top of my list this morning!
#1 My family, and when I say my family I mean my Mom & Dad (who've been there through thick and thin, helping me, teaching me, and loving me through it all), my brother-who I don't think know's I admire and love him as much as I do, and my sisters (including my totally awesome sister-in-law, Yannette). I also mean MY family, which is the three of us for now. I could never ask for a better husband or better father to my little girl. Lexi, excusing the fact that she's two, is my best friend! We hang out all day together, and I get to enjoy her crazy words and actions, and teach her and help her and get frustrated with her (cause we all get frustrated with our friends now and again). It makes for a wonderful life when you have great people around you!
#2 My Extended Family. I have the best in-laws a girl could ask for, they are enourmosly helpful, interested in our life, and sensitive to our needs. My brothers and sisters in-law are all unique, and all a blessing to my life. I've found confidants in both my sisters-in-law and great friends with those Hall boys. They make me laugh and sometimes cry, but all of our gatherings are eventful ones!
If I keep extending out, I'd say my cousins and aunts & uncles and grandparents, there isn't one of them I could do without! I have two cousins that stick out in my mind this morning, Alisa is my eldest cousin, and she has always been a role model to me. She probably doesn't know how much she has impacted my life with the choices she has made. She's also gorgeous, and funny, and knows how to have a good time, she's also got 3 of the cutest kids I've ever seen in one family! And Shara, I grew up with Shara and although we haven't stayed in the best contact through the recent years, we recently had a phone conversation that makes me so grateful to know her. She is an awesome mom, and since her husband is in the military, she has been doing most of it alone. She loves and cares almost too much! She'd give her right arm to you if you asked!
And since I can hear Lexi stirring in the next room-it is 9:30 after all-, I'll have to stop there...but I'll add another 'grateful' post again soon! Have a great day!
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Its funny you mention that.. i have not felt this good for a while and i know talking to you helped alot. Obviusly the tears are a sign of relief lol to say things i never felt i had a right to say or feel and i am greatful to have you too i have had friends come and go in my life but i know no matter what you and i will be friends forever =)
I must agree. You have a terrific family! I have felt an overwhelming gratitude for family this year - family in the way you define it - husband, kids, parents, siblings, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles. We have been seriously blessed.
And this Alisa person??? Gorgeous? Funny? I don't know about that... But thanks for the shout out :) Right back at ya!
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