Silver Linings...

Ok, so instead of getting bogged down in what is not going my way, I think it is much more helpful to look at the bright side :). So here goes...

I'm not going to be upset that I'm sick... I'm thankful that I don't have anything contagious. I'm thankful that I have unexpected time with the kids and Bryan when I would have been at work or busy decorating the house. I'm thankful that the lactation consultant and my ob are so nice and awesome that they got me in within ten minutes of talking to me on the phone and took my concerns seriously so that everything was caught early. I'm thankful that I am usually able to exercise and be healthy. I'm thankful for Bryan being flexible and picking up the slack (and the kids) for me.

I'm not going to be frustrated that Goliath keeps chewing up toys, mostly barbies and polly pockets. I'm thankful that he is helping us purge. (ok that might be a stretch) I'm thankful that he has healthy teeth and is so cuddly and cute.

I'm not focused on Bryan being gone for an entire week... I'm thankful that he is home almost every other night by 5PM AND makes our dinner, in a mostly healthy way too. I'm thankful that he still has a job and that we have our home.

I'm so thankful that we are FINISHED with Christmas shopping and can now enjoy this wonderful Advent season.

I'm not upset that the kids have made a huge mess in the family room and kitchen - AGAIN... I'm thankful that we have been so blessed to have them in our lives. I'm thankful for our wonderful children who show us the true meaning of life and love every day and realize how much more important that is than a clean house would be!

I'm not upset that it is bath day for Mary... I'm SO THANKFUL that she made it through a bath WITHOUT crying!! Honestly, this is a FIRST for her. I'm very thankful for her wonderful big sister, Katie, who showed her how much she could have in the bathtub. I'm not sure Mary believed her, but at least she didn't cry :). Thank you, Katie!!!