Thankful

I am trying to look on the bright side of things, even though at the moment I have a lot to be frustrated about. I have to say I never imagined I would be living in a 300 sq. ft. hotel room with three kids (four if you consider my messy husband!). I am so glad we don't have any pets right now. But, in the spirit of looking on the bright side, here are a few of the things that I am thankful for:

Running water. I don't know how my brother and his wife can stand to live in my parent's detached garage-turned apartment without putting in a bathroom.

Chapstick. A must when it turns cold outside.

Heat. Another must when it is cold.

My new super soft blankie. Thank you so much Karen and Adam!

My cell phone. Without it I would be lost...literally, I use it to get directions ALL the time! Thank you Jennifer and Clay.

My parents. Thanks for letting us crash at your house when I locked us out of our hotel room and Chad was out of town!

My mama. Thanks for everything, from helping me with sewing projects to listening while I rant to taking care of me or my kids when I am sick.

Volumizing shampoo. My hair depends on you.

Lower gas prices. It's down to $1.69 here.

My children. Even though they make me crazy sometimes.

My husband. Even though he thinks I'm crazy sometimes.

Zoloft. Because I am crazy sometimes.

Naptime. Need I say more?

Public education. Because I couldn't stand to have Blake home all day, everyday.

My Savior. For making the ultimate sacrifice for me.

Kisses from Kade. Cause he's so stinkin cute.

My new cordless Shark vacuum. Because without it I couldn't clean my hotel room, and even though it is not my sister's awesome purple Dyson, it sucks pretty good! Everyone should have a cordless Shark vac, I was so sad when my old one broke.

Gameboy Advance. For entertaining my kids and keeping them from fighting for twenty minutes in the car.

Christmas lights. For twinkling.

Chocolate. Because I can.

So these are a few of my favorite things. I have so much to be thankful for, I think I will start a new tradition for myself of coming up with a long list before Thanksgiving every year...maybe I'll make my kids do it too. Until next time...hopefully I will have good news to post in a few days about our next destination.