Thankful.

Though I find myself grumpy and complaining a lot lately (hormones, or lack thereof) I truly am grateful for so many things! My family and good friends are top on the list! I'm so happy to have good, interesting, funny, loyal friends that fill my life!  I love you all!  I'm blessed to have these two wonderful children in my life (though they are the primary source of my complaints and grumpiness a lot of the time!) I see glimpses of goodness in Miss Lil and really look in awe sometimes at the wonderful girl she is growing into. I know you don't believe that, but it's true! Max continues to make our home funny and interesting. He's such a good hearted soul. Alan works so hard to keep our family healthy and happy. He works too damn hard, though and gets very little by way of pats on the back. He never asks for those kudos but he really deserves them! He's a wonderful Husband and Father and makes us all feel loved!

I hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving! To me, this holiday kicks off the true holiday season. I love it! But each year that holiday window closes a little bit faster. I wish I could linger here a little longer and take in all the wonder...the smells, the discussions of Santa and sugar cookies with my children, the glitter and glass decorations. The giving. My house feels warmer during the holidays even when it's freezing outside. Mmmmm....that's my wish....all I want for Christmas....make it last double the amount!