Day 23--Thanksgiving not being "skipped over"

I am sure most of you have noticed if you have been in any retail store the last week, that to them the "Christmas season" is already upon us. I am one of those who believes you should wait at least until you have eaten the turkey!! :) But last week, when talking to several friends and reading others blogs, I realized how many schools/preschools have a Thanksgiving program, feast or some type of get together to celebrate Thanksgiving. That made me so happy!! That they are teaching children the importance of being thankful, going so far as to invite parents to make it an even more special occasion. And MWC 's school was no different!! She had a precious program last Thursday night. They sang some cute songs and the three's were able to share what they were thankful for. And I have to say, MWC SURPRISED us all when her answer was, "Jesus." I am surprised I did not burst in tears, I think I was just so surprised. Most of the answers were, "mama or daddy and mama," --so I could not wait to hear her answer. And then her turn came, and she said, without missing a beat, "Jesus." Most of the family turned to me and ask if we had practiced and I assured them, it was just as a surprise to me as them. And it taught me that, they do listen and understand what we say and talk about on a day to day basis. That you don't have to "beat them over that head with it. " That thankfully through the Holy Spirit, they do "get it" and hopefully as the days go by and the more there is to learn, that she will "get it" as much as her little mind can grasp. But today I am also very thankful, that our little girl does understand at least that much---that we should ALL be thankful for Jesus and what He has done for us.

Day 22-- My Little Man

I am SO THANKFUL for this Little Man that God gave to us!!! As you can see--his smile is contagious!! I love when he gets to "belly laughing"--especially at his big sister. I love it because he does love to snuggle.--Even when you are just standing their holding him and he lays that little head on your chest. There is nothing better!!! :) He loves to be with people--getting quite upset when everyone leaves the room!!! :) He is an awesome addition to our family!! I love you, JDC and I am looking forward to your Daddy and I raising you and helping you become a strong Godly man!!

Day 21....My Sunshine (as I call her)

I JUST ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS LITTLE GIRL!! I can't say enough about her!! I was telling someone the other day, that I did not think I wanted to have a girl --because so much drama and whiney-ness and emotions--I grew up with two sisters, remember!!! Anyway, as always God knew better than me and gave me this PRECIOUS little girl. And I would not trade having her for ANYTHING in the world!!! She makes me laugh on a daily basis. --and yes some days she can drive me crazy!!! :) But I love her and love the time we get to spend together. She amazes me with what she knows and how much she picks up on things. And I love to just be with her!!! So today--as everyday--I am glad that God gave her to us and chose RDC and I to raise this wonderful little girl!! I LOVE YOU, SUNSHINE and I look forward to seeing the wonderful plans that God has for you!!!

Day 20----This wonderful man God gave me!!!

I have started this post MANY times in my head...but it has never sounded right. And to be honest, I am not sure I can put into words how thankful I am for this man!!!! He is just.....awesome!!! I am so lucky that God brought him into my life. And I firmly believe it was ALL God!!! From me being on the playground early, to my friend saying to Amanda for her to set us up with some of Kevin's guard friends, to her having "the perfect person for me", to RDC being late for our first date :), to him waiting 3 days to call!! God knew MUCH better than I did!! And because of RDC being a Godly man and holding his position as "head of our household" very seriously -God has been the center of our marriage. He takes care of me--most of the time spoiling me :)--is the BEST daddy to our little girl and I can't wait for us to raise JDC into another Godly man just like his daddy. I get teary eyed just thinking how lucky I am to have this WONDERFUL man in my life!!! So today--as everyday---I am SOOO thankful for my husband. I love you, Hansome and I am looking forward to MANY more Thanksgivings with you and our children!!!

**I hope this gave you a little taste of how thankful I am and how VERY much I love my husband!!!

17,18 and 19 Days of Thanksgiving...

I am very excited and proud and THANKFUL for the kids new bathroom. RDC and I planned to have it done the weekend MWC was in Texas with Grandaddy and my sisters...but --did you know it can take longer than a weekend to redo a room!?!?!?!? :) RDC and I quickly learned that!! But with the help of our great and PATIENT :) friend Sherry McAlilly of Interior Accents the kids have a great, fun new bathroom!!!! And out of the mouth of MWC, her new bathroom is "Fabulous!!!" After it was finished she was in our bathroom and touched our walls and said, "Mama, Mrs. Sherry needs to come and paint y'alls bathroom!" :) I love that girl!!!!! :)

Some before shots......

And the finished room!!!!!

I am also thankful that MWC is feeling MUCH better---she was better by Saturday morning. It was literally a 24 hour bug. Since then she has not missed a beat!!!






And I am thankful that JDC has gone ahead and gotten the "bug" that MWC had. I know that sounds terrible that I am glad he has gotten it...and I wish he had not, but we have a lot going on the end of this week--like Grandaddy's coming and MWC's first school program and I would have hated for him to have been sick then. So I am glad if he was going to get it, that he go ahead -have it-and us be done with it!!!!!

Day 16--a little behind.....

I am so very grateful today for our kids doctor. (and to Aunt JAH for suggesting we use him!! :) ) He is WONDERFUL!!! He never makes you feel like you are "crazy for calling" or that you call too much. He loves our kids and takes great care of them. I had to take MWC in because she was complaining of a sore throat, her tummy hurt and she was not eating much. So better safe than sorry and it being Friday, I called. He took lots of time to check her over and he will just sit and see how things are going. But my favorite today was, JDC was with me and even though it was not his "visit" -he took him from me and talked to him and just "loved" on him!!!! I mean- that just meant SOOOOO much to me as a mama. That he would take that time for the sibling of a sick child. Love him!!!!

**by the way..no strep just a yucky virus. Please pray that it goes away quickly!! It is draining her!!!

Day 15 of being Thankful

I am thankful that God speaks through other people. And not only does He speak through other people, but directly to us. There have been some things come up and just as I began to get frustrated, the words of a visiting preacher at our church Sunday, rang in "loud and clear." And then God continued to use the Holy Spirit to elaborate on the situation. The situation still isn't resloved, but things are better than they would have been had the Holy Spirit not reminded me what I had just heard 3 days ago!!!