Giving Thanks

I am thankful for...

My two beautiful boys.
  Kaysen with his warm and loving hugs.  His little words, his quiet coos.  His wispy hair and his chubby knees.  His smiles and his giggles.  The calmness that he brings me when I'm having a rough day.
  Caleb with his intelligence and strong will.  His interests and his favorite things.  His gorgeous smile and short fingers.  His need to learn more each day.  The compassion that he feels towards me and his little brother. 

My husband
  The patience that he has for me when I struggle with day to day tasks.  The huge heart that he has for his family.  The wonderful father that he has become.  The one who always supports, loves, and cares for me no matter what we are going through.  I love you.

My Family
  My mom who supports me through thick and thin.  Who gives me a shoulder to cry on and footsteps to follow.  My dad who always lends a hand when we are in need.  My brother who is growing up into a man.  Although we are far away, I am thankful that you are always there.

My Friends 
  For those who I chat with on a day to day basis, or for those that I haven't seen in years.  For the friends that have come and gone, and the ones still to meet.  It makes me who I am today.  And I am thankful.

Knowledge
  The knowledge that pushes me to continuously improve our lives, both financially and mentally.  The ability to know that if there is something in my life that is making me unhappy, then I can change it.  Growing and learning more each and every day of my life.  

Confidence
  The force that allows me to be a confident mother, wife, and woman.  The security in knowing that I am doing a good job, I will make it through, and we are on the right path.  My confidence may sometimes be hidden, but it is always there.

Responsibility
  I am responsible for my actions and my life.  Only me.  No one else can take blame for my mistakes.  I am given opportunities to either fail or succeed.  If I fail, it is my responsibility to over come that and rise to success.  My boys, my family, and myself are all my responsibility.  For this, I am thankful.