i'm thankful, first and foremost, for my family. family is the reason for my being, and now, it's the reason i have the greatest love i've ever known: ben, jack & dylan. and because there's ben, there's lynn and paul. and dear, sweet lory. the sister that i didn't even know i was missing. i guess this time of year always makes me reflect, and i'm really just so thankful for my "other" family. my new family. it doesn't feel like in-laws; it feels like the other half of what should have always been.
you know what else i'm thankful for? diaper wipes. pepperidge farms goldfish. tootsie pops and no-drip sippy cups. my front-loading washer. clorox wipes. hand sanitizer. books on cd, especially if you give a moose a muffin. i'm thankful for the ipod, melissa & doug toys, stickers and orange juice. all these are just things, but they are things that make my children happy and, well, sanitary. (ok, so maybe that last one is for my benefit.) sometimes it is just the little things that make us most happy and thankful.
we spent our thanksgiving between ben's grandparent's homes. a few hours here and few hours there - it makes for some hours on the road but traditions are important when it comes to holidays. and next year... who knows where we'll be. so many things around the corner to be thankful for... {BIG smile}
the kiddos discover a new way to go fishin at the miebs'
perfect wooden train made by {great} granddad
a rare snuggle moment
love this of {great} granddad
boop!
{great} grandma shirley
hand-holding.
sweet boys.
stair steps!
(dyl was snoozing...)
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