Thankful Thursday

The blessings are all around us. We woke up this morning to a glorious day with bright blue skies, no clouds and a crisp temperature with an attitude of gratitude.

I'm going to make a short list of the things I'm grateful for...

1. I am thankful to and for God's faithfulness with me and Alberto

2. I am thankful for Alberto

3. I am thankful for my quirky family and great friends

4. I am thankful for my cleaning lady.

5. I am thankful for my daycare providers who love on Alberto

6. I am thankful for the U.S.

7. I am thankful for Guatemala

8. I am thankful for Pediasure and Pollo Tropical.

9. I am thankful for all the children products and resources

10. I am thankful for all things internet related (email, blogs, forums, google)

I suppose if I sit here long enough, I could come up with an even longer list, more specific. It's important to always know why we are grateful, to show our appreciation and never take one another for granted.

So today on this FIRST American Thanksgiving I share with Alberto, I hope to pass along the tradition of saying "thank you" for those people, places and things that are blessings in our lives.

And learning to be grateful daily...

For our food and our cool new Diego table. "Look guys! I'm a big boy now."

For our health, great weather and fun parks

For friends who share

For our pediatricians and the word "no", especially when we are saying "no" in the pediatrician's office.

And for our camera to capture cool shots.

To all my friends and family: THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your love and support, your patience and your prodding. Thank you for helping me to be a better person and a better parent.

Big hug to all!