Thanksgiving

I have to admit, I've been in a little bit of a mood this year when it comes to any holiday, because I have to work all of them: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas day and New Year's Day.

So, while I've been struggling to be thankful I keep thinking that I need to realize how much I have.

Then it hit me, last night while we were visiting someone whom I love so much but who is struggling right now, I am more blessed than I could ever imagine and have so much to be thankful for.

Specifically, I am so grateful for my husband. It means so much to me that he is with me everyday and that he is such a loving and wonderful dad to Brixton.

It may drive me crazy that he leaves his shoes in the living room but that is so non-important compared to the relationship we have and the love he shows me and Brixton.

The reason his shoes are there is because as soon as he walks in the door he's fully there for us, listening to my never ending stories and playing with B. On Sunday's he is basically a single parent, getting B ready for church and taking care of him all afternoon while I catch up on lost sleep.

I could not have asked God for anyone better.

And while I'm at it I'll say that I'm also grateful for my dad and that he has ALWAYS been there for me and still is.

Unfortunately we have seen first hand recently how negative it can be for a "father" to choose not to be a part of his child's life and how great the impact can be.