is it thanksgiving?

Typing in that caption really made me crave some good Thanksgiving dinner.  Mmm, doesn't some turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy and cranberry sauce on a warm roll sound amazing?  Okay but really...

I don't know if it's something in the air or what but I've been feeling especially grateful for all that I have.  I try not to forget the blessings I am surrounded by, every. single. day.  We do have bumps in our road like good ol' tax season, when Uncle Sam likes to take our hard earned money.  Or how my little Lucy, the car that I've had since I was 15 has broken down.  Those things bring challenge and grief but are things that I try to overlook.  Just little bumps in the road, something that we eventually overcome. 

I know I mention how blessed we are quite often but I do feel incredibly blessed.  Although I've never personally bought a lottery ticket for myself, I've always said I would never win because I've already hit the jackpot. 

I have an incredible husband who works long, grueling hours to support our little family.  He rarely complains and serves us with a smile.  He's truly my best friend and the nights that he isn't with us are gloomy.  He is one person who can make me happy just by being there.  Our relationship has never been easy and we've hit our mountains but we've climbed them together.  That's the beauty of struggle, once you reach the top of the mountain you get to enjoy the beautiful view.

Anelia is someone that I get emotional just thinking about.  That sounds terribly cliche but she is the apple of my eye and I love her sweet soul so very much.  The past two Saturday's she has been going with her Grandma Nua to watch her Uncle Derick's football games.  I find myself so bored while she's gone.  She brings so much entertainment, joy, and number of other things into our lives.  With her growing up so quickly and gaining her independence I cherish the times she shows me she needs me.  This moring she woke up while I was getting ready and wouldn't go back to sleep without holding my hand.  She had tears streaming down her little chubby cheeks and I began to cry with her.  Dramatic?  Yes, maybe but I didn't get a good night's rest, I'm pregnant and I'm human, cut me a little slack please?  Gracias.  Anyways, it's never easy leaving her & I look forward to heading home to see her every day.

I haven't personally met my little Tai but I occasionally feel her kick.  Thus far she's kept me on my toes, she's provided me with a very unpredictable pregnancy & surprises me each & everyday.  I can't wait to have her here, to hold her.  I long for a newborn, I know she's going to keep me busy but I'm up for the challenge.  Bring it on baby girl! 

Having a little family of my own has shown me how those who truly matter will remain in your life.  In high school, my family would always say "Friends come and go but Family is forever!"  That saying is so true.  I do have a few friends that I'm so glad to still have be apart of my little family's lives.  However, my family, including my in-laws who have become my own over the years, are who truly matter and have helped us in all of our times of need.  I can't say enough how thankful I am for them all & their love. 

I guess you could say I am feeling very thankful this beautiful Sunday morning.  God is good!