Thankful

It's easy to find fault with life, no matter what stage or season I am in. I can groan out of selfishness because Lily didn't nap as long as I wanted her to, complain about this or that (at least inwardly if not outwardly), and just be disgustingly ungrateful. But today I am filled with Thanksgiving for God and the season of life He has me in. My husband works so hard and I'm able to stay at home with our children. This is such a huge blessing! It means that I get to care for Lily, watch her learn and discover, teach and train her. These are not always easy things to do but I'm grateful that I get to be the one to do them. I'm thankful that I can take a break from my housework and have a little tea party with Lily. She claps with delight, oh, how I would hate to miss that. I'm thankful that I can rest my pregnant weary body during Lily's naptime. I'm thankful for a home to care for and organize. I'm thankful that I can prepare meals for Donnie when he comes home from work and that we can spend time enjoying each other's company in the evenings. We are truly blessed!

The present economy, with so many unemployed or barely making it, makes me again realize how our security cannot be built on wealth, a stable income, etc... These truly are sinking sand. At any point a disaster could strike, but one thing remains. The love of God. We are safe in His hands. I'm so grateful that I know Him and that He saved me. What hope!

I put away my fall decor so that I could dust and clean this week before leaving for my in-laws for Thanksgiving, but the house looked so bare. I brought out a few Christmas decorations and put a vintage-gargage sale Christmas cloth on the table. The house seems alive and cheery again. There's a sugar cookie candle burning and I'm glad to be inside, cozy under a blanket. I take little breaks throughout the day. I am 19 weeks pregnant and feeling a lot better. I still have headaches and dizziness at times, but overall I think the worst is behind me.

We found out Friday that we are having a baby girl! It was amazing to see that little baby on the screen and realize she's living within my body! She moved her little legs and arms and blew bubbles for us. :) I am thrilled to have another girlie. I couldn't resist looking through Lily's newborn clothing today, remembering the early days when she was so little and fragile. The clothes seem so small! I'll wait until after Christmas to wash everything and arrange the drawers. I look forward to getting my nest in order.

I need to cut up vegetables for potato soup and do another load of laundry before Donnie comes home. Have a good Thanksgiving week!