Thanksgiving

I wanted to get this up before Thanksgiving came and went, but alas, here I am, several days late.  Anyway, lots of people have posted daily what they're thankful for on FB but getting me to do something daily aside from shower and brush my teeth is a challenge.

So here's 30 a few things I'm thankful for, in no particular order:

1. My Savior, Jesus Christ. (OK, that's definitely in the top spot!)

2. Henry. That kid. That sweet little boy, even when he's not sweet, he's everything to me.  Before he was born, I doubted my ability to be selfless when it came to someone else. He changed all that and I am beyond thankful to be his mom.

3. Mike. He makes me laugh, he drives me crazy, he puts up with me, he supports me, he prays for me, he defends me but also puts me in my place when I need to be. Love him.  Like my sister said in a recent conversation "It really helps when you're married to your best friend." Couldn't agree more.

4. Speaking of Nikki, I am so thankful for my sister. I love her to pieces. She cracks me up and helps me see the good in lots of stuff.

5. My parents, wow is all I can say. They are my foundation and they too keep me in line when I'm being a brat. They are happily married after all these years, they love me and Nikki with everything they have, they adore all 4 of their grandchildren and I think they like their two son in-laws as well. :)

6. My in laws. Their family is a lot like mine, high school sweet hearts married forever, 2 kids, loves animals, big extended family, etc.   They all stick together, everyone has each others' backs.  Love my Holland family!

7. Our pastor and church family. Talk about an phenomenal group of Christian men and women. We feel like they are a part of our family and they treat us the same.  When we're sick or stressed, they're praying. When we need a friend, someone is always there. We're so happy to return the favor for our friends. Our family!

8. drag racing. I sure do miss getting behind the wheel and racing my heart out, but I'm in a different stage right now. Someday I'll get back in the seat and I know I'll love it just as much then as I do now.

9. I know this sounds silly, but I'm so thankful for technology! I'm able to work from home in my jammies when there's a rush at work. I'm able to keep in touch with friends and family through FB and email. I'm able to get the news, weather and email all on my phone. Love me some technology!

10. I'm very thankful for the nights I get to rock Henry to sleep. There's nothing I look forward to more than helping him relax after bath time. It's our time to enjoy peace and quiet. I cherish these moments and hope that he's never too big to sit and rock in my lap.

11. Deb, Henry's nanny.  In actuality she would be higher on the list, if in order. She is an amazing woman of great patience, love and commitment to our son.  We don't see her as his babysitter. She's an extension of our family, someone we trust with Henry more than any other non-relative.  She teaches him, disciplines him and loves him when we're at work. I've had so many days where I missed being with Henry and like magic, she sends a picture or video of him at just the right time.  He's always so happy when I drop him off which really eases our minds.  I hate leaving him, but I know it's much, much easier leaving him with someone that he loves.

12. Saturday afternoon naps.

13. My car. I love my Mama-mobile. Seriously, the Volvo is the nicest car I've ever had and I'm so glad we found each other. Ha!  The gas mileage is phenomenal, the comfort and quiet ride are amazing and the options are fantastic!! 

14. My job. I don't always love it, how many people truly love their job, but I can honestly say I'm happy there. I have an understanding boss, fun coworkers and my client base although challenging at times, it's very rewarding. I've learned so much in the past 18 months and look forward to learning more as I go. Very thankful for the opportunity to work at such a great company.

15. Kiki. She's definitely not last on the list. She's such a sweet girl and I adore her immensely. She came to us during a hard period of grieving the loss of Eileen and I firmly believe she sensed our pain. When she arrived, she just made herself at home but made herself available for any and all loving we had to dish out. She is very well behaved, fantastic with Henry and has the best and I mean the BEST under bite face I've ever seen. She cracks me up daily with her "clueless" facial expressions. She's deaf which can be a challenge sometimes but she's taught us a lot about patience and sign language. :)

So, there ya have it. I couldn't come up with a list of 30 tonight but I can say that I'm thankful for so much more than just the previously listed things. I hope that you're feeling blessed too!