Happy Thanksgiving

Over the past few days I have tried to think of things to be thankful for. Here are just a few.

10. I am thankful for my Columbus friends. Being a physicians wife is not easy. It is not paved in gold and people outside the medical world do not understand the hardships that we face. The Doctor's wives group has been a blessing and I am soooo thankful that God has put them in my life to help make this part of our journey easier.
9. I am thankful for our house. When we first moved in it was so roomy and perfect for the three of us. Now that we anxiously await kid #3 and transform into a family of 5 we are busting at the seams. But no matter how small the house seems we could never replace the wonderful family memories that surround this house.
8. I am thankful for nap time. All the kids including Grisham take a nap in the afternoon. This is my sanity break time. I spend it either catching up on recorded TV, reading or sometimes sleeping. Before having the five kids I used that time to clean or do laundry. Now it is pure me time. Oh, Heaven.
7. I am thankful for grandparents. Not only do they spoil the kids rotten but I get spoiled when they visit. No dishes, help with the kids and odd jobs get done around the house. Also it is amazing when you realize how much your parents love you when you have your own children. It makes me so thankful for my parents and Scott's parents.
6. I am so thankful for playgroup on Wednesday mornings. This is kind of tied into the friends thing but not. Playgroup is such a blessing for the kids and myself. We get to get out of the house to see friends and play with different toys. I get some time with my friends and so do the kids:)
5.I am thankful for our dogs Janey and Carly. They are, in my opinion, the greatest dogs ever. They were of course our first babies. They have been with us since the beginning and have been so good about our growing family. They are so amazing with the kids. They are a constant in our lives. It saddens me because Janey will be nine this spring and Carly seven. They are starting to show there age and slow down a bit.
4. I am so thankful for free babysitters. When my parents are in town they always insist on us going out for a date. After all we don't have to pay them to spend time with their grandchildren. Thanks Mom and Dad.
3.I am thankful for our children. Parenthood has had it's ups and downs but we are so incredibly blessed with our 2 1/2 kids. Grisham is a great big brother and wants to teach his sister everything. Genevieve is a little firecracker. So much personality in such a tiny little person. We are so excited to meet baby #3, Carolyn. I can not describe the love that I have for my children.
2. I am so thankful for my husband Scott. He is a wonderful husband. I could not have found a more suitable man for me. He balances me out. Definitely the Yin to my Yang. He adores his children and relishes the time that he has with them. I think my favorite part of the day is when he comes home from work and the kids squeal with delight "Daddy, Daddy, Daddy!!" Makes me smile. He is a gifted surgeon, a man dedicated to his craft. I find myself awed by the incredible knowledge that he has. I am so honored to be his wife and mother to his children.
1. I am so thankful for Jesus. My Saviour and my Lord. With out Him I would be lost eternally and I am so excited to share with my children what he has done in my life.

These are just a few things to be thankful for. I have so many blessings it is hard to narrow them down to just ten. I try to be thankful for everyday that God blesses me with. Thanks for reading:)