Thankful

I am thankful for perfect fall nights spent on the front porch.

Thankful

Today I was thankful for timely phone calls (or texts).

I was having a less than great day and an even worse attitude. My sweet friend Sarah (who shows up regularly on the blog) texted (I've never understood or embraced that verb) right as I was about to go into a huge pity party (for no reason I might add) to see if I wanted to go for a walk. It was exactly what I needed. Thank you Lord for friends. Thank you Sarah for impeccable timing!

Just for fun, a picture of our girl from today.

Thankful--a day late

Yesterday I was thankful but tired, so I went to bed.

I am thankful for my church family. I was especially thankful yesterday. It was celebration Sunday for our 8 year anniversary AND they announced a new plan to help the children in the foster care system. SO exciting to see our church doing something about the actual problems in our city.

Thankful--Siblings

I am thankful for siblings that I'm genuinely friends with. That, and they'll watch my baby while we go on a date. I have the best siblings ever!

Thankful--New Friends

Tonight we had some friends over for dinner. They are relatively new to Memphis and we just spent the evening getting to know each other a little better.

Today I'm thankful for new friends.

Thankful--Attached

Today I am thankful that Karis is attached to me. It was a rough day, as she spent all day with a sore mouth. She was whiny and clingy and at times I just wanted her to be able to sit alone or with someone else. The thing is, she doesn't feel very good and she just wants her Mama, and that is me. I am the person that brings her comfort. What a gift. I will admit sometimes it can be overwhelming to have a bit of a leach, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I know that in a very short amount of time she'll be too big to want to cuddle and give me kisses, so for now I'll soak it all in. She's attached and so am I!

Thankful--Milestones

Today I am thankful that I get to experience all of Karis' milestones. Today her bottom teeth finally popped through. You can't see them yet, but you can feel them. I was the first person to notice, because I am her mom. I am so blessed to be able to spend my days with my sweet child. I am thankful for experiencing milestones.