I am thankful for so much today.

My teeny tiny 2lb turkey (yes, it's that small!) just finished cooking. At least I hope. The oven in our rental is a horrendous hunk of junk. Another story for another day. I almost feel a little guilty for eating what I can only assume is a baby turkey. But then, I don't feel that guilty after all... Because I'm hungry and love turkey. I have water set to boil for stuffing & potatoes. Crescent rolls to make & gravy to heat. Then, Apple pie to cook! Everything came pre-seasoned, or from a box/can. Why? My husband went back to North Dakota & I'm not going to spend my whole day slaving in the kitchen for a fabulously huge meal when it's likely I'll be the only one eating. My two year old is super picky. She might eat that whole turkey, though. But it's not promising that she'll eat anything at all. And my two and a half month old gets rice cereal - closest thing to food for him. 

What am I thankful for?

1. That we have food to eat today. And that we have food to eat every day, and a place to sleep in, and play, and be a family. 

2. As I feed my son I am so VERY thankful that all things considered he is a healthy baby. And, after all he's been through he is a happy baby. He has had a rough start. I think we've been able to find a solution to all his health issues and are on the right path now. As sick as he was, he's still so happy & smiled a lot from one month on, and now he laughs and every so often I get a giggle! 

3. I am incredibly thankful for my baby girl - Ava is such a smart little girl. So sassy and independent she amazes me every single day with how intelligent she is. She's a tiny little chameleon. I watch her mimic me in so many ways like these are things she's done for years and nothing new. I love her to death. My stubborn strong willed peanut.

4. I'm thankful I have the gift of being able to carry and deliver to healthy babies. So many people I know are not able to. I've been given a truly amazing gift.

5. Even though my husband is 5th in line it doesn't mean he's any less important. He's the reason I am where I am today. He restored my faith and trust in people. He's been there for me through so much. When we met I never expected us to end up where we are today but he is the best thing to happen to me. Together we made our perfect little family.

6. I am thankful for my family. That list gets shorter & shorter but the few that are left mean so much to me. I'm not sure where I would be today without some of them. I'm thankful for the few that have enough respect for us to actually respect us. We don't ask for much but we just want the best for our babies.

7. My family of friends and my BFFF. There are a handful of people who truly know me, and will always be a part of my life. No matter how many miles between us. 

That's it.. Oh, and I'm thankful for sleep. I'm lucky enough that my son only wakes up once over night rather than the 4-5 times we were averaging in the beginning. I'm still exhausted on a regular basis. But at least I get some sleep. 

All in all, we had a good day. Ava & I ate dinner while watching a replay of the Macy's thanksgiving day parade.