Thankful

So I'm a little late in getting a Thanksgiving post up, but I did want to say Happy Thanksgiving from the four of us to all of you!!! I have much to be thankful for. A husband who loves the Lord. Family who take us in, let us eat their food (I still wish I had more of that cheesecake, Mama!), sleep in their beds, and use their washing machine to wash poopy diapers. A happy baby boy who is learning so much. I'm thankful for pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint mochas (and especially thankful that they can make it decaf for while I'm pregnant!). I'm thankful for a friend who, though he passed away on Thanksgiving after a viscious fight with cancer, had a life well lived and now he's dwelling with his savior. I'm thankful for new life in Caeden, who we'll get to meet in a few short months! Throw in all of the comforts of suburban America, and I have way too much to list! On top of everything, I'm thankful that God reigns.....whether I acknowledge that fact or not.

Today is actually the first day of advent. I am really excited for Christmas this year. Micaiah was only 3 months old at Christmas last year. This year, at 14 months, he is still super young, but his mind is a sponge. He is soaking up anything and everything he sees and hears. I am excited to be able to show with our actions as a family and with the simple words that he can understand just what Christmas is really all about.