Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thankful doesn't even begin...

I've been reading all of the 24 days of thankfulness on FB...  As I didn't participate I don't believe there is a day that goes by that I don't count my blessings.  It's impossible not to when I get to hang out with the sweetest little girl ever - each and everyday!  Instead of posting 24 thankful statements on FB, I decided I'd rather write to you on the blog and tell you how you've changed my life and how thankful I am for you and your daddy each and everyday!  
#1 - (The first thing that goes through my head every morning when you wake up and when I sneak a peek at you before I climb into bed) I am thankful for the opportunity to be your mommy!
#2 - I'm thankful for your creative outlook on life!
#3 - I'm thankful for the way you see our family and now that you're big enough to illustrate just how you see us!  Even Daddy's hairy belly button!  lol
#4 - I'm thankful for the way you enjoy life.  Taking it all in like a breath of fresh air.
#5 - I'm thankful that you're a healthy growing girl.  (You may be growing a bit too fast though, so if you could slow it down, that would be great!)
 #6 - I'm thankful for your caring heart.  You notice how people are feeling and your empathy is beyond your years.
#7- I'm thankful for your roar... Both playful and serious.  You are very determined and although it's not always easy, you don't take no for an answer!  :-)
#8 - I'm thankful for your outgoing personality!
 #9 - I'm thankful for your spunk.
#10 - I'm thankful for your strength.
#11 - I'm thankful you're willing to try new things. (except for most veggies!)
 #12 - I'm thankful for your smile.
#13 - I'm thankful that you don't always follow the crowd.

#14 - I'm thankful you like to dress up like a ballerina.
#15 - I'm thankful that you love to play GI Joe!
 #16 - I'm thankful for the way you can play pretend with GI Joes, My Little Ponys, and Scooby Doo all at the same time!  What an imagination!
#17 - I'm thankful that you've got the confidence to shine.
 #18 - I'm thankful that you are surrounded by a loving family.
#19 - I'm thankful for the way you make everything more fun.
 #20 - I'm thankful for your sense of humor! 
("What time is it when an elephant sits on your fence!?")

#21 - I'm thankful for your humble moments.
 #22 - I'm thankful that you play hard and are excited to make new friends.
#23 - I'm thankful for my stolen moments when I get to watch you sleep.

#24 - I'm thankful for the way you look at your daddy and the way he looks at you.  :-)
I'm thankful to be your mommy each and everyday.  I love you Miss AB!