Thursday, November 06, 2014

Thankful Thursday

Thankful for:

1. Breathing aids for Nya.  After two ER visits (one via ambulance) we knew that she struggled with breathing when she got any kind of cold.  Like her brother Koen, she will have a cold for a month at a time.  I am so thankful that I can give her these puffers so that she has an easier time breathing.  It allows me to go to sleep with way less worry.  My doctor said that the official diagnosis for asthma doesn't happen until they are 6 or so, but she likely has it.

2. A husband who errs on the side of humour.  He knows how to drive me nuts and the idea that he is the `Boss' of our business would do that.  That is what his computer name is on our network.

3.  A marriage that is so much better than it was a year ago.  So worth it to work on it, you guys. 

4. A husband that works out.  He does this about 4 times a week.  I think it's great for our kids to see and I love that he takes care of himself especially since `someone' is turning 40 this year :)

5. Sweet moments with my boys.  Kai is definitely a mini adult and we often treat him that way.  We can have adult conversations, he understands  most concepts and generally he is pretty good at expressing his gratitude towards us.  I love that he is a great example for Koen in this way.  If there was a love language called `Bug everyone' that would be Koen's.  Koen grabbed my hand and said, `Mom, we have something to show you' and I anticipated a huge mess or something inappropriate.  It was a sweet message saying that they loved me. 

6.  Goofiness.  Although Koen has an excess amount of it, he make us smile.  I had no idea he had his stickers under his shirt until he was getting ready for bed.

7.  Traditions.  When Gary texts me that he's heading home, we will head outside and ride our bikes (okay, I sit on the steps watching them) so that we can welcome them when they get home.

8.  Good books to read.  Reading this one right now.

9.  Special blankets for each kid.  They all have a `Bubi'.  This is Nya's.  I love how these comfort items are so helpful.  Comfort whenever they need it and we're not around (like at night!).

10.  Koen's reviews.  We watched our fist Christmas movie, which by the way, can be difficult with kids of all ages.  We watched this one and while Kai gave it an 8/10, Koen gave it a 4/10 because he thinks any yellow Veggie Tale character is a mango and he just wanted to eat them not watch them. If you have not entered to win a streamer yet, please do so here!  We are really enjoying it!

I hope that you are having a good week.  Please let me know something that you are thankful for today!  



  1. great list - made me smile several times :)

  2. I am also thankful for #3 & #4
    Working on marriage is SOOO worth it!
    My special "someone" is also turning 40 & I love it when he works on taking care of himself.

  3. Just finished reading that book. SO good!!