I remember last year that I did the 30 Days of Thankful challenge on Facebook. I remember feeling truly thankful for every single thing I posted, but I wondered why being thankful had to be limited to one month.
This year, I decided to write this post. There is a never ending list of things I am thankful for every day, and a watered down FB status just didn't feel right.
I am thankful for my husband, without whom I would not be the person I am today. He is my biggest supporter in everything I do, he is my best friend, and he is the one person I know I can count on regardless of the situation.
We have been through so much in just 5 years; we have had our problems, and we have always overcome them. There is nobody I would rather have by my side in life. I honestly don't know what I would do without him. He is an amazing man, Marine, husband, and father.
I am also thankful for my baby boys. They are my little rays of sunshine. I know that no matter what, I just have to look at their little faces and my day will be instantly better.
Bear is my little geek-in-the-making. His enthusiasm for the things he loves is infectious. He has a hard time with a lot of things, but he is doing better everyday. His progress is so inspiring, and it is that progress that helps him be a carefree little preschooler at times. He starts preschool soon, and I can't wait to see how much further he comes.
Sper is just a squishy little ball of love. He learns so much every day, and his excitement upon seeing me makes my heart swell. He is getting too big and it makes me sad that he is no longer my Tiny Boy, but I would rather he grow and learn and be healthy than keep him a tiny little newborn.
I am thankful for my parents and my in-laws. They have done so much for me, have helped us out so much, and there are literally no words I can use to express how grateful I am for them. I am truly blessed to have them in our lives, and I am lucky to have such a good relationship with all of them.
I am thankful for Bear's therapists. Between his speech and occupational therapies, Bear has grown and learned so much this last year. Holli, Jen, Marilyn, Susan, Jenny, and Marissa have done so much for him. I know that things would be completely different for us if these six women had not been in his life.
I'm thankful for all of my siblings (in-laws included!). There are so many of them, and each one has had such an impact on my life. They have always been there, and I know that if I ever needed help, they'd be there for us, just as I hope they know that we'd be there for them.
Lastly, I am thankful for my friends. Whether I know you in real life or not, I love each and every single one of you. I know I'm not the best when it comes to communicating and staying in touch, but that never means that I'm not here if you need me. Every single one has a special place in my heart.
There are more things that I am thankful for, of course, but I feel like people are more important than things. I would still be me without my phone and computer, but I know that I would be at a loss without any single one of these people.
Thank you for everything.
