Thankful Thursday #7
While I have participated in Thankful Thursday on my other blog this is my first time here on this blog. And, before I never participated very regularly, but I plan to start. So, here goes my “first” Thankful Thursday.
1. I am thankful for the great times spent with my family over the holidays. We were able to see my parents, both of my brothers, and my sister in law. We don’t get to see my brothers and my sister-in-law very often because they live too far away for frequent visits. So, it was wonderful to get to see and spend some time with all of them.
2. I am thankful for the “breaks” I had while my family was here. Since I am a stay at home mommy (which I LOVE being) I do not ever get a “break.” So, when my family was here they gave me lots of breaks by taking care of Hailey. She loved the extra attention and I liked being able to take a shower without worrying she would wake up from her nap while I was in there.
3. I am thankful for all of the new blogging friends I made in the last year. I never thought I would say it but I have met some great people through the internet who truly are my friends. Many days you are the ones who keep me sane by the adult conversation I am able to have with you through comments we leave on each others blogs and through emails.
4. Now, let’s all pretend that I am not saying what I am about to say because as you mommies know I am surely jinxing myself. I am thankful that Hailey has been sleeping better at night. No- she still does not sleep all night and no- she does not stay in her own bed all night. But, whereas before she was sleeping about 1-2 hours in her own bed before waking up and wanting to come into bed with us she has been staying in her own bed for 3-4 hours. I am thankful for what I can get! Now, do not ever mention this again, we do not want Hailey to realize that I have noticed this.
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sleeping babies…or toddlers or big kids…I am STILL thankful every morning when we all wake up in the beds we are
are supposed to be in!!:)
and mine are 13, 10 and 7…I understand!!
It’s been fun stopping in!
Happy New Year!!
and those breaks are JOY in life aren’t they!!
peace!
lori
What a great list! I too and thankful for having met you this year and the great friendship and support you have been to me! I would say yeah for Hailey, but I don’t since we don’t want her to know we are on to her!
I really enjoyed my visit to your blog. I loved your pictures. It is so sweet to have a baby. My kids are teens now but I still love the little babies we have in our family. I remember well the days of being afraid to take a shower for fear of something happening to the kids. Have fun for it does not last long. Thanks for your TT Post. God Bless!
I am thankful for you for (whisper)number four. o/
Don’t be too quick to escape the baby days. The time will go fast enough!
Glad you enjoyed the holidays and best to you in the New Year!
Great post! Welcome to Thankful Thursday, I remember the days when I could be thankful that they slept all night, now I wish they would get up earlier…LOL!
Happy New Year! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Blessings
I’m glad you’re joining us in TT. I echo your first three items. But I’m grateful you’re H is doing good – sleeping and all.
BTW, I’ll catch up with your posts later…am in the office now.
Thanks for your visit. Happy New Year!
Such a nice thankful list, be blessed.
Hi Melanie! Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday!
And thanks for sharing your blessings. I am with you on the need for a “break” every once in a while. I am thankful when my hubby comes home and jumps right in keeping the little one entertained.
I’m thankful for a sleeping baby myself! It is so wonderful when they start sleeping through the night and I start to feel like I can function again!! Thank you for sharing your great list of blessings!
Sleep, oh happy sleep! And wonderful breaks given by loving grandparents…I also am grateful for these wonderful things.
Aah, what a difference sleep and a break make! I’m glad you had a good time with family and got a little rejuvenation
Ha! Even though I am waaaay past the baby days I can remember not wanting to jinx the sleep pattern! Blessings on you and yours in 2008!
Happy TT!
So glad you posted, great list.
I believe this is my first time to your wonderful blog!
So nice to meet you. Your daughter is just precious.
Glad you had some much needed “breaks”, and enjoyed your holidays.
That is a great list. I can especially appreciate #4. Have a great 2008.
Great list of thankfuls! Its great that you are getting to sleep more now that Hailey is sleeping more hours without waking.
I checked out your other posts and the pics of people playing Wii were familiar as my daughter’s family got one for Christmas, everyone there was trying it out.
Have a great week with lots of rest.
I’m Thankful for you!!
Great list you got going there! I’m glad that you know who is doing more you know what at night!
Regina
I know what you mean about having a little break. Thanks for joining us at TT!
You had a very thankful list! I sure know what you mean by a break with Nancy my speical needs girl…. it is always nice to have some free time! Love Grams
You had a great list…family, ‘breaks’ from mommy-hood, and of course BLOGGING BUDDIES!
I hope you didn’t jinx anything with Hailey’s nights…
It is so wonderful that you had the time with family during the Christmas season. It is good and sometimes needed to ‘hang out’ with family.
Great that Hailey is starting to sleep in her own bed – very cool
Thank you for sharing your grateful heart with us this week.
Blessings to you and yours in 2008 and beyond.
Glad to know you enjoyed your holidays
I’m happy we met through blogging , have a wonderful year ahead!
Hi Melanie,
You know, I totally understand your thankful heart for a child who will stay in their own bed so you can get rest. This post was sweet to my spirit and I feel like your sister. Thank you so much. Praying our Lord directs your path to some really exciting moments in you 2008.
Hey 3-4 hours is progress!
I’m thankful for finding you as well and all the other blogging friends I have made.
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