Thankful

This weekend truly reminded me of what I am thankful for in my life.  It’s watching my daughter play catch with her brother and my friend’s new daughters, listening in on cousin-conversations such as; “Claire you do not take that Barbie from me,” or “Leo, please do not throw my book,” riding in a car conversing with my mom while babies slept in back, grading papers on another car ride while all my hubby wanted to do was talk, helping a friend in dire need, drinking decadent wine with dear friends, making scrumptious meals with my husband, enjoying overeating with family, missing my brother and his wife dearly, and allowing my children to cry…it is so difficult, but absolutely necessary, and I am grateful that I have family who thoroughly support me.