Giving Thanks

I had plans all day to sit down and write a short blog about all the things I have to be thankful for. Given the last hour that I've had however, this is going to be very difficult because it's hard to write nice things about people who you feel are deliberately trying to drive you nuts. Without giving you all the boring details, I'l just say that this last hour entailed 3 cranky children, 2 pee accidents, and one almost-burnt dinner on the stovetop.

However, I am a mother and we all know that us moms forge ahead, forgiving their loved ones (and themselves) for those moments of insanity so we can focus on the big picture- our families. So, throughout the day when I'm steaming dried bananas off the white ceramic tile, or arguing with the preschooler over going to the bathroom vs.holding it, or listening patiently to the world's longest monologue on girl playground drama given by the 5 year old, I try to remember that I'm thankful for the opportunity to be present for it all. I get to be home with my kids to experience their world with them for their first 5 years or so before they fly off to spend their time with school, friends, and extra curricular activities. For this short, short time, I'm the center of their world. And as exhausting as that may be, everyday I am thankful for it.

So a Happy Thanksgiving to all who may be reading this. I hope you have as much in your life to be thankful for as I do!
Good night!