Thankful Thursday

This week I have been extra thankful for the day to day. 

Sometimes it feels monotonous & at times even boring, 

but there is no place I'd rather be than at home raising my boys. 

Here is a little peek, by the hour, into our home...

 7 AM- Cam & I are just waking up... for the 2nd time. Dad is in the shower & E is still snoozing.

Chris gets up with Campbell most mornings but since we slept on the couch together last night, I'm wide awake after he jumped on my stomach & tried riding me like a horse. 

It was a long night.

 Im thankful that doesn't happen very often anymore!

I'm also thankful that I am the one he wants. He knows I can make him feel all better,

that I know what to do to soothe him (most of the time).

 8 AM- Mopping. Probably something Cam spilt. Emerson is still snoozing & Chris is getting ready to leave for work after finishing breakfast. Cam & I usually follow Chris out to his truck, followed by a little crying & then waving out the window when we get back inside.  

I am thankful my husband has a job, that he works so hard & does a great job providing for us so that I am able to stay home with our boys. 

 9AM- Before Chris left I snuck in the shower... alone. Its a tricky task. If Cam hears the water running, he is sure to want in. Emerson has since woken up, done his morning stretching, been fed, changed & is now watching me blow dry my hair. 

I am thankful for the happiness I feel every morning as I watch Emerson stretch after I unswaddle him. 

He is so happy, smily & talkative. 

 10 AM- The little babe is back asleep so Cam I  are reading his children's Bible. His favorite stories are the ones with animals... no surprise :)

I am thankful for quiet time with my big boy. 

11 AM- Mary Ann & Macy came over to stay with the boys so I could run to the post office, walmart (out of milk... again) & vote.

I am thankful for good friends (& their kids that love my boys).

Mary Ann might as well be my 4th sister. 

 12 PM- Leftovers for lunch then its off to dream land. 

I am thankful that we always have food in our bellies. I've never once had to worry about not being able to feed my family.

 12 PM- Now I get some quiet time with the little guy. He must be growing... he's been extra sleepy this week.  Cam thought 20 minutes was a long enough nap. He is wrong... but while I snuggle this guy Campbell watches Curious George... it's part of his wake up routine.  

I am thankful for happy healthy children!

 2 PM- I tackle the laundry that I have been avoiding for too long while Campbell colors.

I am thankful for clothes... warm clothes. 

 3 PM- Cam is back in bed & actually asleep this time. Emerson is also asleep... again. I use this time alone to enjoy some coffee, send a recipe to Mackenzie & start making a "Christmas Shopping List".

I am thankful for technology. 

I would seriously never communicate with anyone if it weren't fore email & texting. 

 4 PM- The boys are still asleep so I work on my bible study. 

40 Days in The Word... check it out. 

I am thankful for the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for us all. 

I am thankful for prayer & the guidance & comfort I receive from my Heavenly Father.

 5 PM- Time to start dinner. The boys are awake... & starving. We all eat before Chris even gets home tonight.

I am thankful football season is over & Chris will actually be home before 8 tonight!

 6 PM- Chris made it home, wrestled on the floor with Cam, ate his dinner & is now helping me send a birthday picture to Colton. 

I am thankful for my family... both sides. 

I can't even talk about this right now without getting all emotional. 

My family is the greatest. I cannot wait to see them all soon!

 7PM- Campbell LOVES his dad. Emerson is partial to his mom... 

only because he needs me to survive :)

I am thankful for Chris. He is a wonderful dad. 

Campbell & Emerson are so lucky to have him.

 8 PM- Chris & Cam are in the shower... Emerson is on his way there too :)

Baby buns are the cutest. 

I am thankful for running water. 

I would have sucked as a pilgrim!

 9 PM- Campbell is snug in bed. Chris is finishing up some work. I am feeding Emerson.

I am thankful for out home. 

...where we can feel safe & make memories.

A place of our own to be a family. 

 10 PM- Finishing up laundry while they announce on the news that Obama will serve another term as president. I will respect him as the President of the United States & pray for him everyday. 

I am thankful to be an American!

11 PM- Finally in bed, lights out & ready to doze off with Chris on one side of me & Emerson on the other. It has been a good day. 

I am thankful for every day. 

Every day I have with my family. 

Every day I am healthy & able to take care of my boys... 

all 3 of them :)