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Can we do Thankful Thursday?

MickeyM04MickeyM04 member
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I've been kind of down in the dumps realizing how little I get to see my kids now that I'm back at work post-ML, and I think I need to start looking on the bright side.  Anyone care to join me?

I am thankful...

1. That I have a super involved DH who does things like clean my breast pump parts, makes our lunches every night, cleans bottles, cooks dinner, etc. We are truly a team and I couldn't do it without him.

2. That this morning, DS appears to have snapped out of his, "I hate mommy, I only want daddy phase," and reached for me and said, "I want Mommy come too" as we left the house this morning.

3. That DD has STTN three nights in a row.

4. That everyone in my house is healthy today!  3 days and counting...

5. That I have a job which allows me to support our family, even if it simultaneously takes me away from them most of the day.  I'm glad that we are not limited financially from buying unnecessary toys, or unnecessary outfits and hair bows, because of my job (and to some extent, DH's job too).

Anyone else?

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  • Virgo17Virgo17 member
    This is a great idea!

    1.  I am thankful that my 13 month old has responded to CIO fairly quickly and painlessly.  I am kicking myself for not doing it sooner, but am so thankful to be getting sleep at night.
    2.  I am thankful for a husband who is a true partner.  He cooks, cleans, and is hands on with the kids.  He is also able to pick up my slack when I am exhausted.
    3.  I am thankful for the great support system we have around us.  It makes life with 3 LOs much more manageable and enjoyable.
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  • jlaOKjlaOK member
    1.  I'm thankful that DS is 4.  3 was a hard age for us but 4 has been filled with a mature toddler and someone I really enjoy being around.

    2.  I'm thankful for DH and how great of a father/partner he is.  He is a 50/50 parent.

    3.  Thankful that my sister (who suffered a loss) is 38 weeks pregnant.  Can't wait to meet my nephew.

    4.  Thankful for my job.  I just went up to my old job and as much as I miss the people, I realize how blessed I am to be where I am now.
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  • mae0111mae0111 member
    Great idea.  I've been trying to do this daily in my own mind...

    1.  I'm grateful for a job with a company that values flexibility for (almost) all employees.
    2.  I'm grateful for 2 healthy, happy kids. 
    3.  I'm grateful that DH tool one of those happy, healthy kids away for a long weekend, allowing each kid dedicated time with a parent (and me some honest-to-goodness down time during naps this weekend).
    4.  I'm thankful that this weekend's weather is supposed to be just about perfect.  Mid 80's and sunny!

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  • bumpuser10331514bumpuser10331514 member
    edited August 2014
    During a bi-polar couple of years with my DH, I had the feeling for the first time this morning that things were starting to sync and that we were starting to feel like a team (instead of the mother/child relationship I have so not enjoyed with the H). 
    :-\" :-\"
    Oh what a relief it is...  
    :-\" :-\"

    Also grateful that DS has become so wonderful at giving kisses and seems to get it when we tell him we love him. And...we're grateful he only brained one kid at daycare with a toy this week (so far).

    DD has shown a willingness to work very hard for very small gains. Twenty full-body lunges and her frantic dry-swimming may only gain her an inch and a half, but she does not back down. So proud of my little girl!!

    One boy (11.26.12) and one girl (2.28.14)
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  • WBMomWBMom member

    I am thankful for the opportunity to spend 4 days camping with my family and 2 awesome college friends and their families. We have done this every summer for 20 years - I am thankful that our friendship has stood the test of time.

    I am thankful that I got to enjoy a nice day at the fair yesterday with my family.

    I am thankful that I have a job to come back to today - a person in our group was RIF'd today.

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