What I’m Thankful For

Seems fitting to list out what we’re thankful for during the week of Thanksgiving. Although not over yet, 2011 was a great year for us with lots to be thankful for. Here are some on my list this year in no particular order.

• I am thankful for my doggy Lily for making us so happy and being so loving and friendly.
• I am thankful for my husband who keeps our social calendar booked and is a great dad-in-training to Lily. And always challenges me to be better.
• I’m thankful for our families who enjoy spending time together and coming to visit us. We see both our families a lot in our cities or another one!
• I’m thankful for the baby in my tummy for being very easy and following the rules so far. It is growing and behaving like it should. We are very grateful that my pregnancy has been very good so far. I’m thankful for frequent kicks and rolls to let me know something is really in there.
• I’m thankful for my body for tolerating this pregnancy so well so far. I am really impressed with how my body has handled the changes and hope it continues to stay strong and healthy.
• I’m thankful for my job, also new in 2011. It’s the first time I’ve really enjoyed going to work and find the work fun and meaningful.
• I’m thankful for a good group of friends in Houston. I complain about the weather here a lot, but we do have great friends that live here. Our friends are helpful and kind and fun. Our baby will also have a nice group of friends, we’re building a play group.
• We are thankful for our house. Even though we’re trying to sell it, we are thankful that we live in a pretty home with an extra bedroom next to us and in a safe neighborhood in a good location.
• I am thankful for the ability to travel frequently. We have great jobs that allow us a nice travel schedule and great parents who take us with them on many trips. We also are healthy and enjoy being active on vacation. There’s a lot to see and a lot we’ve seen this year!