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Thanks Giving 8-13

It is the 28th!

Do I give you the whole spill about not being behind?

NO! Because we all know I'm behind.

I'm not even going to ask where the heck this month went. I'm not giving up there will be 23 Thanks on this blog by Wednesday night! before I post one Christmas post.

Here we go....

November 8th

I am thankful to have this opportunity to be in school. I love learning and I LOVE the feeling of accomplishment as I near the end. I'm a little older than I thought I would be when I graduated from college but I wouldn't change a thing.

November 9th

I don't know if I have ever mentioned how grateful I am to have a handy husband. He spent an entire day off of work, with no kids, no plans, PAINTING! Yes, my front room is now a beautiful shade of green that I LOVE, due to a very handy not to mention handsome hubby.

November 10th

Laughter! Not to long ago I posted about not remembering the last time I laughed so hard I cried. Well just the other night I laughed so hard I cried. I laughed so hard I couldn't breathe. I laughed so hard that my sides hurt. All thanks to my wonderful goofy family and my son's desire to have pigs in a blanket for dinner.

November 11th

Family. Yes, I know that is an obvious blessing but that is not the reason why I am grateful. I am grateful that my family makes me a better person. I am thankful that I learn as much from my children as they learn from me. I am grateful that I have their support and their love. Life would be pretty dang lonely without them. Also, I wouldn't be half the person I am today.

sam and henry

November 12th

Trials. I know who in their right might is thankful for trials? However, I know that my trials have opened my eyes. They have pushed me out of my comfort zone and made life better. It is strange that we need trials to grow but we do. I would like to say I have gotten to the point that I embrace trials but I'm not quite there. I am willing to admit that the glass is not half empty or half full. The glass is all full just half of it is water and half of it air.

November 13th

I am grateful for my oldest monster S. She is an awesome kid and I am so blessed to have her as a daughter. Today, (November 13th) she was awarded her Young Women Medallion. She has worked very hard this year to complete all of the requirements. We even ended up having a race to see who finished the Book of Mormon first. I was in the lead for a long time and then she pulled ahead and finished before me. It was an experience I will always remember.

PB137832

I have ten more thanks to go. December 1st is just a step away. Our Christmas tree is up. The lights are hung and the crunch of Christmas has began.

I love this crazy time of year.

Happy Cyber Monday Everyone

Krissi

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