Just a quick note of thanks...

I'm just feeling a little bit grateful right now, and thought I would document it. I'm thankful for...

my awesome girls! I don't ever want to know what life is like without them. They just give my life sooooo much meaning and joy (even when Emily is being a little devil and Hannah is acting like she's 13).

my pretty sweet spouse! I know, how often do I say something nice about him, but he is so rocking our basement right now. He's been pretty awesome in more ways than one.

my supportive family! There have been some bumps and bruises along the way, but even still, I can't imagine life without any of them--mom, siblings, nieces, nephews, and in-laws. They make me laugh and feel safe and loved.

my job! I have some pretty tough kids this year, but I'm finally starting to enjoy my job. And, I can't deny how much I love my schedule. I feel like I'm a part-time stay-at-home-mom. That's better than not being a stay-at-home-mom at all.

my house! I am soooooo lovin' this place. It's not huge but it's not small either; it's just right for my little family of 4. And the more work we do, the more I love it. And, I'm thinking of some new plans for my decor. It's time I just go for it, and do the things I think up.

my health! I'm not completely healthy...auto-immune disease and all...but after my recent "scare", all I can say is I'll take those aches and pains over "what it could have been" any day!

my financial status! I'm not super wealthy but I'm also not super poor either. We are pretty comfortable right now and we're investing in the future at the same time...mostly Ray's doing. Have I ever mentioned that the boy's a beast with money???

my growing spirituality! I'm not going to say I'm religious any more, but I do feel I'm very spiritual and every day I learn to connect more and more with the universe--with God--and I hear what is being said...I'm learning to trust myself.

just being alive! I am learning that life is so precious and so transient. It's time to savor every moment--the good and the bad--before I run out of time to have those moments.