perspective

After a week like last week, I feel like I need to get my life in perspective. I may have a tough job some days. It may feel like torture leaving the boys most days. But those are two pretty minor issues in the scheme of things. I have so much to be grateful for. To be thankful for. So, so many blessings. So much joy.

So here is an uplifting blog about all thing {little} things I thank God for:

{my family}
my husband & best friend, josh
my sweet oldest son, logan
& my funny youngest son, jack

{mommy's little "helpers"}
because even though their
"help" makes twice the work for me,

it also brings twice the joy.

{our jobs}
even though josh's job doesn't pay,
it has been a priceless experience.
everyday he goes, we are that much closer to
GRADUATION!
and my job, despite the stress recently,
is a pretty sweet gig
with some awesome kids.

{memory keeping}
every time i see these calendars
i smile.

{our health}
cause then we can do fun things
...like christmas tree hunting

and warm, splashy bubble baths...

{friends}
whom i may not see often enough
to have photographs of,
but whom i can (and do) call
whenever i need some love.

{a good book}
recently for me,
The Pilot's Wife
&
Belong To Me
recently for them,
Tacky the Penguin
&
Peek-a-Who

{kisses}
for brothers,

for cousins,
(or for mommies!!!)

{my home}
it may not be in the best area,
but it is full of love,
laughter & togetherness.

{binkies}
it has to be said,
around here, we heart them!

{the daddy}
we are (all) thankful for daddy.
he is sweet, thoughtful & fun.
the boys are very lucky,
as am i.

{and for ALL our extended family}

papa,

& ferris,

& nanny,

and grandma & papa

and great grandma & great grandpa

& aunt roxanne,

& aunt julie

and all those other aunts, uncles, grammies, grampies & family members or friends who love, support & cheer us on when we need them most. without you, this mommy would be lost.
for you all, i am grateful.