For Which I'm Thankful: Days 1 - 5

My original plan was to post every 5 days during November about what I'm thankful for and include a picture for each day. However, my computer is currently unavailable and I can't upload pictures onto Eric's. So instead I'm going to post every 5 days about what I'm thankful for and then at the end of the month (or as soon as my computer gets fixed) add the pictures.

Day 1 - Eric. I'm so thankful that God gave me a man who is exactly right for me. He is hardworking, loving, an awesome dad, dedicated, funny, and talented. He makes my day better and is the strength I need when trying to parent and feel like I'm on the brink of disaster. He is amazing.

Day 2 - Kaleb. My sweet, precious first baby who showed me what love means. He challenges me daily. He makes me laugh and scream all within the same hour. He is strong willed, incredibly loving, brilliant, protective, and funny. He has shown me that he has a huge capacity for love and is friends with everyone. Well, almost everyone. He is learning that not everyone is a good friend and that sometimes he needs to stay away from certain people. I really hope that he can understand that God is in control and has chosen us to be his parents. We may not be perfect, but we are perfect for him.

Day 3 - Peyton. I haven't known Peyton very long, but he has already moved into my heart. He is such a sweet baby and has made the transition from one to two relatively easy. He cries when he's sleepy and hungry, but that's about it. He is my little cuddlebug. He loves being held and I love taking this time of maternity leave to hold him. I can't wait to see how he grows up. Okay, I can totally wait, but I'm also looking forward to it.

Day 4 - my parents. I know that I am incredibly lucky to have parents to be a role model for me. They are still married and actually like each other! They gave me and my sisters everything they could growing up while still teaching us to be responsible and help others. I know that even as a grown adult, they would drop everything to help me and my family if I needed them. They have transformed from amazing parents to amazing grandparents. My boys are enamored with them and cry when it's time to leave. Blessed doesn't even cover it.

Day 5 - my sisters. I've always known I wanted to have more than one child because of my sisters. While we were all home for my dad's birthday last weekend it really hit me that we have become friends. Sure, we fought and drove each other (and our parents) crazy when we were younger, but we've moved into the friend stage. My sisters are both creative, strong role models for me. They love my children and I know they'll make amazing mothers themselves.