Thankful Thursday

1.  Seeing life through the eyes of my daughter.  She makes me slow down in life and see what is really important and beautiful.........whether it be the moon out during the day or an amazing pink sky.  Most people are too busy in life and just let these small things go unnoticed.  That's is the good stuff.

2.  How much more magical the holidays are with a child.  Even Mike has gotten into the holiday spirit and got excited to decorate the house and tree.  We even slowly drive Gwen through the neighborhood to look at lights.  She always says "OOOOH Lights".  It added that little extra spark of magic to our lives this holiday season and I am looking forward to many more..............

3.  The chats my mom and I have on my way home from work.  I call her almost everyday on my way home and half the time we just laugh and gab about nothing.  It helps me unwind from my workday and lift my spirits if I am down.

4.  Cuddle time.  The past few nights Gwen has wanted to cuddle with me on the couch.  She is not a big cuddler so this is out of the ordinary.  It's not for long, but it's something!

5.  The great father that Mike is.  He is so engaged with Gwen no matter how tired he is or even if he had a bad day.  He makes her great dinners, he plays with her, and puts her to bed each night.  He doesn't do it because he feels has has to.  He does it because he wants to and truly enjoys it.  Gwen is extremely lucky to have him and I secretly hope that I am half the mother that he is a father.