An Incredible Career

Many people gave thanks this past weekend for what they have and what they are grateful for. My list was a little on the long side as I feel like I have a most fortunate life. I have my children, who are my lifelong dream and make me feel love in a way I never knew existed. I have my husband, who provides constant support, love and humor in my life and in that of our children. We both have loving families that would do anything for us. I have my health, and that of my children. I could go on and on. I think this year, however, one thing comes to mind that stands above the rest as it is a relatively new reason to give thanks: my career. 

I have always been a hard worker. In school, I craved As and got them, and received scholarships to help me go to college and earn a degree. I've never relied on anybody else for my happiness. I have done many things for an occupation: Wildlife Research, Baking, and Preschool Teaching. However, there is one thing that will always be my first and chosen career: being a Mama. I knew I wanted to be a Mom since before I was 2 years old. I had many different occupations in mind when it came to choosing a job, but this was all knowing that these things would come second to being a Mother. I will work again outside of the home, but never will I forget that my primary job is caring for my children and loving them unconditionally. I am so incredibly grateful that I have a hard working husband so that I can stay home while my children are young. I am grateful for every laugh, cry, cuddle, mess, and look of wonder that I get to experience every day. It is incredibly hard work - but I have spent my whole life preparing for it. 

What I do on the side of being a Mother will never matter, because the only thing that matters to me is my children's happiness, success, and feeling loved and cared for. When I do return to the working world outside my home, I will do it with thanks as well for the opportunity to give my children more opportunities to thrive in their own lives. I am so excited to see what they will become - their possibilities are endless. I just hope that they are as happy with their careers as I am with mine!

Gavyn visiting his Daddy at his way cool job!

Taking our weekly picture with Baby Alli

Tickles

Grateful for having one of the SWEETEST little boys on the planet!

I am also so SO grateful for being pregnant. Not every woman gets to experience this amazing miracle. It is another thing in life that has shown that persistence, hard work, and strength pay off - something I hope to pass on to my kids!

"A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years, and in your heart until the day you die"

Our 2012 Thanksgiving table - at home for once since Baby Alli is unpredictable!