I'm thankful~~my mommy blessings

The kids have really been giving me a run for my money the last few weeks, and after sharing my stresses with my wonderful mommy friends, we have decided it is the time of year for the kids to push their limits. They are adjusting to the dreaded time change,( 5:30 a.m. and I have two kids ready for the day) and they are not going outside as much as before, I think they just need to get used to the changing seasons and the prospect of Old St. Nick arriving in a month to bring toys and good cheer. It is hard to not be excited when the thoughts of full stockings, cookies and family birthdays and christmas parties are looming in the next few weeks.

I have been faced with some reality checks this week, maybe its god reminding me of my mommy blessings. But I thought I would share a few thankful moments that came to mind.

I am so thankful that when I had thyroid surgery 2 years ago, when they found that suspicious lump, that it wasn't cancer. I have 2 people that I know of recently, that found lumps in their necks and it was thyroid cancer.

I am thankful that I did not have to be placed on bedrest with Sawyer's pregnancy, while having two 3 year olds at home.

I am thankful for toy messes, and finger printed windows, because that means little people grace my house, and my heart. I am thankful for our new niece, because being an auntie is so great!!! I am thankful for our family, who helps us out with the kids so that we have never had to hire a babysitter. I am thankful for my mom's night out, that rejuvinates my spirit, and helps me face the next day. I am thankful for being able to stay home with my kids, even on the mornings they are awake at 5:30 a.m.

So on the days that the mornings start early, the toys are being stepped over, the windows are filled with finger prints, the kids are mountain climbing off the back of the couch, and Sawyer has flushed the toliet 25 times before noon, I cling to the mommy blessings.

I am so blessed, and I wish you bountiful blessings too.