i’ve seen some people share on facebook or blogs one thing they’re grateful for each day leading up to thanksgiving. i’m not that organized, so i thought i’d just share mine in one list. i’m not going to include the things i’m thankful for that are a given: God, my family, friends, and good health.

i am thankful…

1. that lyla is such a happy, easy baby

2. that brian has steady work {and that he works so hard for us}

3. for my crock pot

4. for our fireplace {for the heat, and the coziness}

5. for costco gas

6. for my moms group bible study

7. to be living near family

8. for coffee

9. for our family photos-so many i want to frame!

10. for children that sleep well, and a 4 year old that still naps

11. that our fridge is always full

12. that brian and i have been able to go on more dates this year than ever before. yay for grandmas nearby!

13. for dvr.

14. for yoga pants

15. that our target has a grocery store and starbucks in it.

16. for friends who understand how much i hate talking on the phone, and love me anyway.

17. for our extra freezer-which means we can get whatever we want from costco, and i can also go crazy making baby food!

18. for days that we get to stay home, with nothing planned but hanging out in our p.j.s.

19. for God’s work in our marriage this year

20. for hand-me-downs. best part of having a third girl is that she doesn’t need a single thing!

21. for pinterest and the hours of fun brian and i have had ‘pinning’ ideas for when we build.

22. that lyla will take a bottle

23. for binkies, exersaucers, baby carriers and the like that make parenting so much easier.

24. for family traditions {the ones we grew up with, and the ones we’re starting for our own little family}

and lastly,

25. for the God-given energy that has gotten me through some VERY sleep deprived times lately.

that, plus the coffee helps too.