***SUPID BLOGGER WON'T LET ME PUT SPACES BETWEEN EACH OF MY NUMBERS!! THIS THING HAS A MIND OF IT'S OWN! SORRY IT IS KINDA HARD TO READ!!
1.Kenna Mae's new smile. I am so thankful that the days of the "fake" smile seem to be over!! This little face makes me happy!! 2.Case's new word is "stinkin'". He uses it quiet often...."stinkin' shirt", "stinkin' car", and although it isn't very sweet when he says it, it cracks me up every time!
I am so thankful for his funny personality that keeps me laughing even when I feel like I want to scream!!
3. I am thankful that I was able to spend some one-on-one time with my oldest baby girl Kate on Wednesday! We went to see High School Musical:The Ice Tour together and had a blast!! Who knew you could have so much fun with a 9 year old!! (almost 10) And even though we were having a bit of sticker shock with the $35 T-shirt and $12 COTTON CANDY(yes I said $12!) she was spoiled and came home with both! She loved being the only kid for once! I MUST do that more often!
4. Did I mention our seats were at the VERY tip top of the coliseum and you couldn't get any further from the ice than we were? I am thankful that at 9 years old they don't really notice the difference. Because let me tell you by the end of the show I sure was wishing we had had better seats. SHE NEVER SAID A WORD ABOUT IT!!
5.I am thankful for baseball season! Even though if is crazy busy around here. When you have 2 kids playing that means you have a total of 4 practices and usually 4 games a week!! It keeps us busy and I LOVE IT!!! There's nothing better than sitting in the stands in the warm sun, hearing the sound of a bat cracking and smelling the dirt!!
6. I am thankful for the easy transition Aliviah has had into our family. She is very charming and Witty and funny! We all love her being here.
7. I am also thankful that my sister, H, Aliviah's mom, seems to be on the right track. She is doing very well and has moved in order to "move up in the world". At this point, it looks as though Aliviah will be going home to her this summer. This is bitter sweet for our little family. It is very hard for me to give her up....what a blessing she has been! Yet, we want her to be with her Mommy if she is safe there. At this point, looks like as of June, we will be back to our family of 6! Only time will tell. Prayers would be appreciated!
8. My husband! I am so thankful for him! I am so proud of the hard work and privileges he provides for this family. I am thankful that I miss him this time of year! If busy season was easy for me that would mean that there is something absolutely WRONG with our relationship! Have I mentioned that he has lost about 40 pounds in the last couple of months. And is training for a half-marathon this month. I just can't believe how great he is doing! I am thankful that he is making his health a priority for this family. I am so blessed to have him. I often wonder how I landed a guy like him!
9. I am thankful for the local bakery here in C-town!! Mostly because it is almost impossible to eat a healthy lunch "out" in a small town and they have a Weight Watcher special there every day. AND THEY ARE YUM-O!!
10. Last, but not least, I am thankful that I have hired someone to help me keep up with my laundry!! Those of you closest to me know that laundry is the one and ONLY weakness(as far as housekeeping is concerned)that I have around here. And being that we are a family of 7...that is SO NOT GOOD!!I would SOOO much rather scrub a toilet than do a load of laundry!! I am ridiculously excited about it!
And there you have it! If you are one of the few that have made it to the end of this list than you must be one of my best friends!! Surely no one else would have put up with my ramblings for such a boring list!!
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!
Stay tuned for a post that is very unlike me! I am in the process of a little vent and possible rampage about anger and forgiveness. Something I struggle with every day. I just need to get it all OUT!! The title will be....The Faces of Forgiveness. I know you guys are so excited!!
12 comments:
Great post! I'll make a deal with you... I'll come do laundry if you'll come clean the rest of the house! I hate laundry if it is included in the rest of the housework, but have no issue with it if it stands alone! Weird, huh???? hahahah!
I sure hope creek didn't teach that word to case... i hear it all the time as well. little heart tug about aliviah... the lord knows what need to happen. You are soo amazing amy. I admire you on a daily basis!
I loved the post....it is always good to remember what we have and that we should be thankful for....I am thankful that I have you in my life...take care of yourself...steph
We are excited for the NEW POST TO COME! I am sure we can all learn from it. That was a great list. Glad you and Kate had fun the other night. Only 11 more day :) That Case is a funny one!!
Oh, I always love it when someone ends their post with a "stay tuned" kind of vibe. It makes me excited to get back to your blog and check it out...and the subject matter is something we ALL struggle with at one point or another.
I read all the way to the bottom, so I'm THANKFUL that I'm considered a good friend of yours...it's been way too long since we've gotten together!
You are a woman to be admired...I don't know how you do it, and yet sometimes I envy that you are busy and always have something going on.
Take care of yourself and I'm so proud of you for doing something for yourself! I don't mind laundry, but the other stuff...sweeping, cleaning bathrooms...I would hire someone to do that!
Love ya!
i sooo love you....you are always so upbeat and positive...i want to be like you when i grow up....lol....
it warms my heart to see the love you have for your family..you are the best mom...
i have 2 kids and i can't get the laundry done....
you are my hero....
we need a time out together..i miss you.
love, love, love this post!! i enjoy all of your posts....sometimes i'm even moved to tears....your relationship with your husband is inspiring to me and i think you are the best mommy to those kiddos!
thank you for being a bright light in my day!
$35 t shirt???? I guess I better go by the ATM and get some more cash to take with us tomorrow! YIKES. Glad you had fun though.
I loved the list.....we will be praying Aliviah.....and her mommy and aunt!
Looking forward to the next post!
you are my hero, Amy! I LOVE reading your blog... it encourages me more than you know!
I loved the blog also! Can I get a name on the laundry doer - I need one too. JK I think I might be getting my nanny back when school's out - Yippee! She'll help me. I love you girl and love your stories and the way you talk about your people. You're awesome!
Love - Sharon
Amy,
Hi! I am Susan Eubanks (Shelley Hale's aunt). I read your blog real often and enjoy it. I usually do not take the time to comment. I have also been reading about Baby Ethan that is on your list of names. I have kept up with the updates and my heart goes out for that family even though I do not know them. I just read an update today (April 6) and he passed away April 5. I just sat down and cried. I wanted to share that with you but did not have your e-mail address so I used this way to respond. Thanks, Susan E.
Love it! You are a remarkable mother!
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