Giving THANKS...

Today after a busy morning of decorating our tree and giving baths we headed over to the Kohl's. Jacob got to help in decorating the tree (the bottom half, putting 6-8 ornaments per branch!) and doing and re-doing the advent calendar!  We had a nice dinner (Grace's outfit reflected how much she loved Bet's jello!) and then headed to Doe's.  Tete was already there.  We had declared a PAJAMA thanksgiving.  Grace changed but my boy wanted to stay "handsome" as he called it.  He just loves being dressed up.  We ate our dinner and relaxed... it was very small but I was thankful nonetheless for having both my Mom & Aunt there to share it with my family.  For dessert Gigi, Aunt Caffy and Cuncle Tim came over.  We had pie, brownies and cake and watched the video from Tim & Cathy's wedding.  At the end of the night when we discussed what was going to happen tomorrow... lots going on... Doe offered to have us spend the night.  I was going to but then I remembered I wouldn't have a car when Greg left.  So instead of me driving him home and then all the way back Doe offered to keep the kids for the night... so nice as this doesn't happen everyday!  

While we were at Doe's Jacob was on the potty and I told him I am so thankful for him... he said I'm thankful for you Mom.  I am so thankful to be a Mom, but more importantly their Mom.  I cannot imagine loving any two kids more.  I am blessed to have a wonderful husband who helps out and is a terrific, loving father.   I have a supportive loving family, a great group of friends, and a job that I couldn't love more!  BUT at the end of the day the thing that keeps me going is my family.... they do mean the world to me.   AND I'm so very, very thankful to have them in my life. I would have never imagined motherhood would be so wonderful... I cannot wait to do it a third time.  I know pregnancy isn't always the best for me, but I do think it is such a miracle and love going through it each time.  Each time is so different.  I cannot describe the different yet similar feelings that you have each time... I feel blessed to be able to do it three times! Thanks to all those whom we've spent our day with, we are thankful for each and every one of you.... and feel so thankful that you are in our lives.  

In Jacob's words... Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!