Thanks Giving.

It’s been a good day.  I’m tired and done now though.

Basic updates, nothing’s going on on the house front.  The day I took Kevin to the ER I spent the day with my Realtor looking at houses, we found 5 houses we’d have liked to put offers on, I went back to her office and filled out the paperwork to put offers on them and took them home for Kevin to sign, and then to take then back to her the next morning for her to submit.  That never happened.  So we would have had 9 offers out, but those 5 fell through.  We had had 4 out, but they all are sold, refinanced by the seller (would have been a short sale), or are in contract with other buyers.  So that’s a bummer.  In the meantime the way I’ve searched for houses for the last 4 months (yes, it’s been that long of looking and putting offers out!) has changed because the search method no longer discloses the schools in the basic house information, so I’m having to look up each of those to rule out neighborhoods so that takes my 5-6 hours a week of combing over listings online to, well, completely inefficient.  So that’s frustrating.

Kevin’s doing OK.  He’s still so tired he can’t cope, and I’m getting worn out carrying both our weight as parents.  He is doing well, and has driven a few times now, he is getting a little better at taking care of himself.  He had lost 43 pounds by last count, a few days ago.  That’s more than a pound a day.  We’re hoping that the thanksgiving goodies will help halt that trend.  He’s doing his best to eat all he can and get his appetite going again while taking care of his gut.  He does have a little more energy every day and is positive.  I totally love him.

I’m expected to be getting several of other people’s projects done right now and feeling overwhelmed, but that’s life I guess.

I thought I’d share some of my recent thoughts I’ve shared on facebook about things I’m thankful for.

I‘m thankful for Family. Little boys full of wiggles and giggles, to Grandma’s a Grandpa’s who play with and enjoy those little boys, and everyone in between.

I’m thankful for hospitals, life saving surgeries, sterile equipment, drugs, doctors, and wonderful caring watchful nurses. I’m grateful for the insurance, that covers these.

I am thankful for good easy food for dinner.

I’m thankful to finally have my own car for the first time since I got married, it’s been a real blessing the last 7 months. I’m also thankful for my warm home, modern electricity and gas. I’m thankful that I can go to the grocery store and pick up almost anything I want. I’m thankful for hot water and soap and fresh fluffy towels. I’m thankful for washing machines and dishwashers.

I’m thankful to live close enough to family again to be able to get together any time we want. I’m thankful for holiday dinners and time spent together.

I’m thankful for my Michael. He’s creative smart, and whitty. He can be a huge help, and great example and loves his brothers and Kevin and I. He came first and changed my world in ways nobody else could. He’s a strong young man and his hugs are genuine. I’m so glad to be his Mother.

I’m thankful for Aiden. He’s goofy, giggly, and energetic. He makes sure to ask if he’s loved, and remind us all frequently that he loves us back. He still talks a little bit like Mario. He had the most beautiful dark thick and curly hair as a baby, it’s still pretty thick for a young boy even though it’s gone blond. I’m so glad he came to our family, he makes everything an adventure.

I’m thankful for Joey. He’s adorable, lovable and sweet. He’s working hard to learn all the words, and chats with us regularly. He has an adorable twinkly smile and the sweetest hugs, when he wants to give them. He loves accessories like jackets and coats, and while he’s not the tempter monster his brothers were he lets us know when we do something wrong. He’s my sweet baby, totally love him!

I’m thankful for my sweetheart. He’s worked so hard to get through the last month. I’m thankful that he’s always mindful of me and my feelings, he’s sweet and gentle and likes that he’s quirky, and is happy with himself for it. I love that he’s so committed and strong, I hope to grow up and be like him some day. I’m incredibly, indescribably, grateful to get to enjoy this holiday season at his side. LOVE YOU KEVIN!