My day an over share

Today I brushed my teeth 3 times before I left the house, so my toddler wouldn't lose his mind.

Today I wanted my end of the day drink before 10 am.

Today I got a $200 medical bill for a hospital visit I didn't take my kid to.

Today I had to wear sneakers, not flip flops because flip flops are evil and make my toddler cry, hysterically.

Today I did 3 loads of laundry and still have 2 baskets full for tomorrow because my kids need to change their clothes approximately 100 times each day.

Today we could not pick our brother up without feeding the chickens, swimming in the pool, jumping on a trampoline, driving me the car, exploring the trailer etc etc ad nauseum.

Today I changed 4 diapers before I even finished my redbull.

Today I needed 2 red bulls.

Today above all else I got to laugh with my children. I got to play with them. They are healthy and mostly happy and we have a place to live and food to eat and I am thankful for every moment I get to spend molding them into young men.

Giving thanks

This year I am so very thankful.

I am thankful that I have 2 children that are so healthy they border on perfect. Who are mentally and physically sound. That I am not sitting in the hospital listening to every breath as though it might be their last.  That they both have crawled, walked, and talked without any problems. I am thankful above all that they are here for me to snuggle and love.

I am thankful for my amazing fiance who always does the best he can. Who is the perfect other half for me and who focuses on all the things that I ignore and vice versa.

I am thankful for the roof over my head and that I have never had to put my children to bed hungry.

I am thankful for friends both near and far who always offer their help in whatever capacity they are able, and I am equally thankful for the opportunities they have given me to help them back.

I am thankful for my mother who is the strongest, best person I know.  I was very lucky to be raised by the most genuinely caring and wonderful person I know.

I am thankful for opportunities.  For jobs, for education,  for experiences and everything in between.  I live in a country where I can be just about anything I want if I work hard enough and that's pretty incredible.