Thankfulness

This is the time of year to reflect on what we are truly thankful for. I have to say, every year I ramble a short list through my head on Thanksgiving day and for a second I think about the things I am thankful for. This year is different, this year I think about this list very often, many nights Andy and I will go to bed and talk about how lucky we are.

So since it is Thanksgiving, I am going to share my list.

1. MY Family

a. Andy - He is such a wonderful husband and father. We have been together 9 years and I can't wait for the next 70 (God willing). I get so much joy out of watching him be a dad. I love how excited he gets when Drew does something new and how he explains things to him (I overheard him telling Drew what a 2 stroke engine is the other day). I always secretly leave the monitor on when he goes to get him from a nap so I can hear him snuggle him and talk to him. I could not ask for a better man to be my husband!

b. Drew - There are so many things about Drew that I am thankful for I don't know where to begin. First and foremost I am thankful that he is healthy. Aside from a nagging cold he is a healthy growing boy. Secondly, his happiness = my happiness. His laugh is the sweetest sound in the world. And among many other things about him that I adore and am thankful for, I have to admit that I am thankful for how adorable he is! I just can't get enough of him!

2. OUR Families

Our families have given us so much love and support. Especially after Drew was born. I don't know where we would be without them.

3. Friends

Although having Drew has taken away from time with our friends they always understand. Andy and I both have wonderful friends that we have had since we were kids. I am truly thankful to have all of my friends in my life. I am also thankful for all of the wonderful "mommy" friends that I have made since having Drew. Providing we all stay in the same town, some of the kids will be in the same class once they start school.

4. Lucy

She is such a trooper. This year she had 2 surgeries and had a tiny, loud little person move into the house who takes away all of her owners time. Drew pulls her ears, pokes her eyes and tugs at her fur and she never even flinches.

5. Our Home

I love our house! Eventhough I still need to add things (curtains, pictures on the wall etc..the list seems to never end) when I walk in it feels like home. I am extra thankful for our beautiful new kitchen; but I am NOT thankful for the explative of a contractor that worked on it. *I have been meaning to post a picture of the finished product but there always seems to be dishes in the sink when I go to take the photo..I promise to post some soon

6. Boston Sports Teams

The Red Sox and the Patriots...is there a better place to be for professional sports teams right now?

7. The Gym

I love my gym and I especially love that they have childcare where I feel comfortable leaving Drew for the much needed hour 3 times a week when I get to put on my ipod and escape.

8. PerezHilton.com

My guilty pleasure, I read it daily after putting Drew to bed. It is full of trash, but I can't stop reading it.

9. Turkey

I can't wait for dinner tomorrow. Not only do I love the turkey, but all of the goodies that come with it...like the pies that grandma is bringing (especially the pumpkin).

These are just a few of the things I am thankful for; there are many more (and many I am sure come before #8), but I will stop my list before it gets even longer. And, of course, I will give you all what you come here for..a picture of Drew!

Happy Thanksgiving!