Thankful.

I always see people posting their "thankful thoughts" on Facebook during November and I wanted to do the same thing.  I chose to do it as a blog so I could look back on it someday and remember this year and the things that were going on in our lives.  

November 1-  I am thankful for my husband.  He works so hard for our family, it's amazing.  He always keeps me laughing and always keeps me feeling wanted and loved.  He's my best friend.

November 2-  I am thankful for parents.  Although we aren't in the same place and can only see each other a few times a year, we are as close as ever.  They are some of the hardest working people I have ever met, but they never let their work come between our relationships.  They have helped us out so much over the years, they're amazing.

November 3-  I am thankful for my brother.  He is my best friend and has been for years.  It doesn't take much for him to put a smile on my face and some days, that's all I need.

November 4-  I am thankful for people in the medical field.  Without them, I wouldn't be able to see and hear the babies growing inside of me.  I look forward to ultrasounds every month, it's so much fun.

November 5-  I am thankful for the military.  Not only does the military keep food on my table and a roof over my head, but they allow me to feel secure and safe.  I have always been thankful for the military but the last three years have taught and showed me so much.  I am proud to be an Army wife and it will be something I carry with me for the rest of my life.

November 6-  I am thankful for God.  With the elections going on today, I have faith in God that he will continue to keep our country safe and put it in the right direction.

November 7-  I am thankful to live in the United States.  After Obama won the election, people have been so hateful and have said how disappointed they are in the American people.  All I can say, is that no matter what the outcome is, I am grateful to live in this country.  We are much better off than a lot of other countries throughout the world.

November 8-  I am thankful for four-day weekends.  It gives us a lot of time to relax and enjoy each other without the craziness of everyday life.  It's almost like a little vacation...and we love it.

November 9-  I am thankful for my puppies.  Although they can really be a pain in the ass, they are so cute and they love me so much.  I love their fluffy little faces and am so happy to have them to keep me company during the day.

November 10-  I am thankful for my friends, especially the friends I have made since being in Texas.  Even though all of my very close friends have relocated to either Arizona, Korea, or Germany, the fact that we are still very close in contact puts a huge smile on my face.  I love them all...and miss them like crazy.

November 11-  I am thankful for all past and present veterans.  I have always had gratitude for them, but that gratitude has grown and blossomed over the last three years.  It is a whole different world when you are married to a soldier and see what they deal with and go through on a daily basis, when you have friends that have been in the military for years and years and listen to their stories, when you live on the biggest U.S. military base in the world and see soldiers deploying and coming home so often.  I have a lot of pride being an Army wife and a lot of pride in my country.  Thank you veterans.  Happy Veterans Day.

November 12-  I am thankful for sleep, especially on days that I get to sleep in.  Big thanks to my lovely hubby for taking care of the puppies first thing in the morning.

November 13-  I am thankful for cell phones.  It may seem like a silly thing for someone to be thankful for, but I truly am.  Without cell phones, I wouldn't be able to stay in constant contact with my parents and brother.  I always look forward to the days that we have shows on together because then it feels like we are a little bit closer.

November 14-  I am thankful for pay day!!  It is always a happy day when we see our bank accounts growing.

November 15-  I am thankful for the veterinarian.  They keep my furry babies happy and healthy!!  I'm especially thankful that they got their very last immunizations today!!  YAYYY!

November 16-  I am thankful for my much-loved crock pot.   I have always been very indecisive, but being pregnant has made it 100 times worse.  What to make for dinner is always a hard decision for me and keeps me thinking all day long so when I can throw something in the crock pot and not have to worry about it, I am happy!!

November 17-  I am thankful for the breakfast my hubby made for me.  Although I wasn't too thrilled when he woke me up at 7 a.m., little did I know that when I officially get out of bed, I would have home-made sausage biscuits and orange juice waiting for me.  Delish.

November 18-  I am thankful for my mom!!  Since it's her birthday and I can't be there to celebrate with her, I just want to express how amazing she is.  She has worked her butt off her whole life in order to keep her family happy.  She is the most understanding person, she listens very well and gives the best advice.  She can get crazy and drink a lot of wine and play beer pong or she can relax with you and watch reality shows.  She would give you the clothes off her back if you needed them.  She really is amazing and I am so blessed to have her be my mom.

November 19-  I am thankful for our recliner.  It is magical.  My back has started to hurt constantly and the only thing that relieves it is the lovely recliner.

November 20-  I am thankful for blue skies and sunshine.  It is something that is often taken for granted but can always brighten any mood.  Just one more reason why I love Texas.

November 21-  I am thankful for my favorite part of the day...the end of it.  Not because I am ready to go to bed or because I am a miserable person, but because it's the time of day where I can put my feet up, have my hubby home, hear the puppies running around and dinner cooking.  I just love to kick back with David and watch our shows and cuddle with Otto and Opie.  That is wear I am the most content.

November 22-  I am thankful for my life.  Although I wish I could spend the holidays with my family, I think the only way I should feel is grateful.  I have an amazing husband who takes amazing care of me and who I know is going to be a spectacular dad, I have a great house and live in a beautiful state.  I have two adorable puppies who love me to death and bring so much happiness into our lives and I have two little babies that are growing day by day...I really can't think of anything more perfect.

November 23-  I am thankful for naps.  Sometimes, they're just needed.  And on some days, I wouldn't make it through the day without one.

November 24-  I am thankful for my in-laws.  I am so lucky to have in-laws that I love.  You always hear horror stories about in-laws coming for Christmas and them being absolutely horrible.  Well, if my in-laws were to come to my house for any holiday, I would gladly host them.  They are so much fun and brought me in as their daughter so quickly.  I love them.

November 25-  I am thankful for a clean car.  I don't know what it is, but I always feel so refreshed when the car is clean.  It just makes me happy.

November 26-  I am thankful for water.  Any one that knows me well, knows that I never go anywhere without a bottle of water.  It's my favorite drink, especially when it's ice cold.

November 27-  I am thankful for our treadmill.  It helps me a lot.  It keeps me from being too sore and I always feel better about myself after I walk on it for awhile.

November 28-  I am thankful for DVR.  I honestly don't know what I would do without it.  It is so convenient.  I especially love it on Tuesdays and Wednesdays because it records my Sons and then I get to watch it with David, my dad and Tony on Wednesdays.

November 29-  I am thankful for the ability to go shopping!!  I finally broke down and bought my first pair of maternity jeans and I love them.  They are so comfy and I love showing off my bump right now.  :) 

November 30-  I am thankful for date night.  It makes me so happy when I am able to spend special time with David.  I know that in a few months, our date nights will probably not exist so I am glad that we are able to take advantage of the time we have together.