Giving Thanks

(I started this last week, but failed to finish it by Thursday)

Happy Thanksgiving!

This year I have so much to be thankful for-my heart could burst from all of the gratitude!

I am thankful for my incredible family. My husband is amazing beyond words and has shown me nothing but love, support, and strength even when I am being a pregnant psycho. My parents and brother have been so supportive and excited for us. I can't wait for them to meet their grandson/nephew!!

I am thankful for the healthy baby that is growing and growing inside of me. I am thankful that we have made it past 37 weeks with no problems and that he has been so healthy, and that he has been easy on me and that this pregnancy has been pretty painless.

I am thankful for our friends. We have such wonderful friends supporting us. This is especially valuable now as we make this transition in our lives and start a new chapter. It has become so clear how great some of our friends truly are. I appreciate all of you!
I am thankful for our "fur babies."  We have three sweet, loving dogs and one sweet, loving cat that cheer me up and make me laugh all the time. I can't imagine how quiet and boring our house would be without these four creatures living in it. To have such unconditional love on a daily basis is so heartwarming.

I am thankful for the generosity of others. We have been so lucky to receive such thoughtful and generous gifts from so many people this year. We have also received wonderful advice, stories and hints that have helped to ease our worries and prepare us for what is yet to come. This has made our experience of getting ready for baby so much easier.

I am thankful for our jobs. In a terrible economy, Jay and I have jobs that (usually) we enjoy. I cannot stress enough how thankful I am for this. Also, we work for companies that allow us to actually spend time together.

I am thankful for YOU! Thanks for reading my rants and ramblings. :)