Thankful Thursday, Holiday Edition

[jennyinheaven]

So it's almost Christmas, let's be positive. What are you thankful for this holiday season?

[becole]

Dis baby.

[emmagk]

+1 for H getting a new job. he's been so down at work and now there's light at the end of the tunnel.

Today I'm glad my work allows WFH. I can get the house sorted and packing finished without taking a day off

[jennyinheaven]

I'm thankful that even though I sometimes get annoyed with him on a whole I'm married to a good person, who loves me, is a great father and treats me like I'm special after almost 9 years of marriage.

[jennyinheaven]

I'm also thankful for you guys, having a place I can just blurt things out, not be judged and sound off on without worrying about losing support is really wonderful. Merry Christmas M14 :-)

[lrmrtn]

For our current work situation. Even though I complain about the commute, we are in a much better financial place than a year ago.

[meggypoo1]

I am thankful for my little family and this new healthy baby!
I am thankful for the family we are going to see. Most of them are ok people.
I am thankful for my job. Even though it drivers me insane. It's pays and allows me to pay bills, etc. My job have paid vacations as well. I am excited to have 11 days off with my sweet girl and my husband even if it isn't just the three of us!

[emmygirl]

I'm thankful that I'm able to be here to see the joy on DDs face Christmas morning. Thankful for family and food. Thankful for my couple good friends that have continued to stick with me since DD. Thankful for health. And thankful for the memories I have of loved ones passed that I get to remember and share this time of year so it's like they're with us. And y'all ☺️💕

[BurritosAtEveryMeal]

I am thankful for our family, our new home, and our friends. My life is delightfully boring at the moment, for which I am also thankful.

[kittyriot]

I'm thankful for a pretty amazing husband who turns 36 tonight. He's a generous and deeply kind man who does so much for his community and those he loves. I'm looking forward to celebrating him tonight.

I'm grateful for parents nearby who help with so much (I got food poisoning last night and they were over in 5 to take care of O).

I'm thankful today's he last day in the office for almost two weeks!!

And lastly, I'm thankful to be the parent to a generally even tempered, loving child. This morning she told me "Mama, I happy." It filled my heart with such gladness.

[footloose]

I am always thankful for my little girl who I never thought I would have. Thankful for being healthy and still having my parents and family.

I am thankful for my friends and my May 14 friends and hope to meet some in the coming year!

[scotty138]

I am thankful for my 2 boys who make my day amazing. DS1 is always asking if he can play with or snuggle DS2 and their friendship is awesome right now.

I am incredibly thankful that we are getting new insurance next year and DS2s nephrologist and urologist will now be in network. He will need surgery in 2017, so the change in insurance will save us thousands and we can go to the doctors we trust.

[comicSans]

Thankful for my kiddos and that I get to enjoy so much time with them.

Thankful that DS seems to be less fussy, less sick, a tooth is coming through, and he's back to napping better.

Thankful that h has been great about handling one or both of them to let me get out and give me breaks. I went to the grocery store with just dd the other day and it was so much fun to spend that time with her.

Thankful for a hardworking, loving husband, who goes above and beyond to help when he can, gets up with the baby, builds pillow structures and plays along with dd's silly make believe, and does 3/4 of dd's bedtime routine, complete with unique teddy bear voices.

Thankful today that h found out he's getting an unexpectedly substantial raise. While it's nice financially, I'm really thankful that he's getting recognition for all that he's doing. He's been so stressed and always worried that he's not doing enough or certain people aren't happy with his performance. This is a nice boost that he has some security and they're happy with how he's handling all the crap that's thrown at him.

[activebaby]

I'm thankful for my newest baby and my first baby. I'm thankful that I can already see their bond ("baby wants me mommy. Baby cry cause he wants me." And I think he's actually right!)
I'm thankful for Dh. I'm thankful for both of our jobs that allow us to care for and give so much to our kids.
I'm thankful for my dog who drives me a little crazy. I'm thankful for all of my family and that my brother and parents are visiting.
I'm thankful that things are better with my boss (still have no clue what happened to make it all go to shit before. But threatening to leave worked.)
I'm so thankful for all my May mom friends and so many beautiful Christmas cards (and ornament!) that I have on display.

[lulu]

I love this thread.

I'm thankful for DH. He had looked after me so well since he's been home and supported me during my many trips to hospital whether it's coming with me or staying home to watch the kids.

He's took over all childcare and housework as I'm too full of baby to manage anything - and I really don't know what I will do without him when he leaves next week.

[lrmrtn]

I should also add that I'm thankful for DS. As crazy and frustrating as he can be sometimes, he's a happy, healthy, silly little boy who never fails to make me laugh and warm my heart.

And I'm thankful that DH is currently healthy and things with us feel back on track considering we were on such shaky ground in a million different ways for awhile. I'm also thankful he is such a helpful, involved, loving father.

[NJgirl84]

I'm thankful for my boys and the bond they already share. DS1 loves to make DS2 smile and DS2 watches DS1 like a hawk and always "yells" to get his attention.

I'm also thankful for DH and what a good dad he is.

[jennyinheaven]

I'm also thankful for DD. This year she's finally old enough to sort of get Christmas and I'm enjoying this with her so much. I think about all the years I would buy for my neices and nephews and be happy but a little jealous. I now have a healthy child who is growing in all the right ways, she was definitely worth the wait.

[athn64]

I'm thankful for my kids. And my husband. They make me happy to get up in the morning.

[lecky11]

I'm thankful for my girls. I love seeing them interact with each other.

I'm thankful G is finally able to express herself with words.

I'm thankful for DH and the fact that he washes the dishes every night. I'm thankful he's a great dad and that he gets to spend one day each week with just him and our girls.

[niko8083]

I'm thankful for my little family! It may grow, it may not, and I'm ok with that. I'm grateful to have my wonderful husband and a beautiful daughter. I look forward to the future and whatever it may bring.

I'm also grateful for this group of ladies. I talk to you ladies more than I do to irl friends (none of them live very close).

[microworm]

Thankful for my sweet, silly little boy who is healthy and happy and never ceases to amaze me.

Thankful for my baby boy who is also healthy and happy and blossoming into such a sweet little human.

Thankful for my loving husband who shares such a wonderful bond with his boys. I love watching them together. Things have been shaky with us lately but I think they are starting to get better.

Thankful for my job and a great boss who sees my potential and is always giving me opportunities to grow my career, a career that has allowed me to provide for my family.

Thankful for my parents who are so very helpful with the kids and generous. Also my ILs who are not monsters like some of the ones on here.

Thankful for my dog who drives me bat shit crazy 95% of the time but is also so playful, sweet, gentle, and patient with the kids.

[britab]

Thankful for our faith. Daily reminder I have so much to be thankful for in all circumstances.

DD and this baby on the way. So many people want children and can't have them.

A career I do love despite the challenges.

A husband that works hard.

Coffee, a delicious simple pick me up!