Thankful Project (Day 6)-Flutters and Kicks

Today I'm simply thankful for feeling flutters and kicks and having the reminder of the little life that is growing inside of me.

Thankful. Very, very thankful.

Thankful Project (Day 5)-Faith

Today I'm thankful for my faith and the ability to believe in something I can not see.

I'm thankful the road that my faith has taken me down.

I'm thankful for my faith in the good times...and the bad.

I'm thankful to have grown up in a family of family and thankful to be able to raise my children in the same faith.

Today I'm thankful to know I'm part of something much bigger than myself.

Thankful Project (Day 4)- Sisters

I have been blessed with 2 younger sisters.

Younger sisters who are more than sisters, but are my best friends.

Best friends who I can be 100% myself around.

Best friends who make family gatherings my favorite place to be.

Best friends who happen to make really great aunts.

Best friends who are like sisters to my husband.

Best friends who just happen to be my sisters.

Thankful Project (Day 3)-Home

Yesterday I spent a good 4 hours cleaning my kitchen from top to bottom. It was the kind of cleaning where I took everything out of the cabinets, wiped them down, and reorganized everything. My kitchen was so clean that we got McDonald's for lunch and ordered out for supper because I wanted to just enjoy the sparkling clean for one whole day!

Anyways, as I was cleaning yesterday, I could not help but think about how thankful I am for our little house that we call our very own. It is not fancy or big, but it is ours and we love it.

So today I'm thankful we have a cozy house where we can raise our children, relax, and make memories.

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Thankful Project (Day 2)-Ben

This man will cook.

He will clean.

He will shop.

He loves the Iowa Hawkeyes.

He likes to snack all day.

He is patient.

He is kind.

He is laid backed.

He is thoughtful.

He is all of those things, but the 2 things I'm most thankful for are not listed above.

Ben is the most respectful husband a woman could ask for. He never raises his voice and treats me as an equal partner. He fights fair. He listens to my ideas. He lives his life as a respectful person and for that I'm so thankful.

Ben is also the most amazing father to Drake. He is often found playing trains on the floor with him and always has time to stop for a hug and kiss from his favorite guy. Bath time is boy time and Ben cherishes those moments so much.  I know many people do not have husbands who are an involved parent and I could not be more thankful that Ben is an equal parenting partner with me.

I'm so thankful to have found the perfect partner and father in Ben and even more thankful to have found the love of my life.

Thankful Project (Day 1)-Drake

I particpated in this last November on Facebook and loved seeing all the things people are thankful for. I decided to bring it to my blog this year so I can expand on the the things I'm really thankful for.

What I found interesting last year, is that it is SO easy at the begining to think of things your are thankful for ( family, friends, a house, etc.) but it get challanging once those run up. If you are doing something silimiar on your blog or on Facebook/Twitter let me know so I can follow along. So here we go....

Day 1- I'm Thankful for Drake

This kid makes me smile. Every. Single. Day.

The joy he has brought into my life can't be put into words because it is that great.

He has those big blue eyes that melt your heart and those perfect little lips that give the best kisses.

He has a heart of gold, always wanting to make sure other people are happy and can often be heard saying "You OK Momma?" if I'm not wearing a smile.

He is funny, and smart, and witty, and active, and sweet.

 He is my little boy.

He is the one who made me a Momma for the 1st time and for that I'm Thankful!