Day 4

Today I was supposed to be at the MESCA conference, but instead stayed home with a sick little Emily who spent some time throwing up and fighting a fever. She rebounds so quickly from her illnesses though so it ended up being a quiet, peaceful day with my favorite 5 year old. It was a blessing to have this day with her, because lately she has been incredibly challenging. We both needed a day to reconnect with each other in a happy loving way. We read books, did a craft Turkey for her homework, colored, watched movies, and just chatted the day away. So today, I am thankful for Emily. Her creativity, drama, laughter, kindness, intelligence and willfulness fill my life with such exhausting joy!

Thankful Day #3

Today I attended a meeting with Hannah's daycare teacher and preschool teacher to advocate for her regarding a situation. And it made me thankful that I have been given the gifts of being a good mom. In my job I see so many children who don't have a parent that protects them, stands up for them, or takes any sort of involvement in their education. I am so thankful that I have the ability to protect my daughters as much as I can, and that I have the tools to be a good role model for them. They are my guiding lights and every decision I make I try to think about how it will affect them. I take my role as a mom very seriously and I want to give these girls the best possible start in life!

Thankful

It being November and the month of one of my most favorite holidays, Thanksgiving, I want to say every day one thing I am grateful for. Since today is the second day of November I better play a little catch up from day 1!

November 1st: I am thankful for a house that is safe, warm, and affordable. It may not be the biggest, or have the best (read: any) closet space for the girls, but it is ours and it is all we need for now.

November 2nd: I am thankful for two parents who still take care of me. They have taught me what true love looks like and what parents should be and do for their children. To this day, nothing can give me peace like a hug from my mom can.