Thankful

I have so much to be thankful for.  I know that might sound really silly, but there is really no other way to describe it.  I am thankful.

I am thankful for my loving parents who are always there for me no matter what.

I am thankful for my brother, Chad.  He is graduating college this December and I couldn't be more honored to be his big sister.

I am thankful that I have an extended family that has always been my biggest fans and closest allies.

I am thankful for the newest addition to the Pederson clan.  Baby Heinz.  I am not going to lie... I cried buckets when I drove away from this beautiful mama, but I know that I will get to see the whole Heinz family soon.

I am thankful for my in-laws.  Isn't there a better word for them?  These people have been loving me and supporting me since I was 18.  You'd think they could be called something other than In-Laws...

I am thankful for my friends that talk me through every decision and stand by me when I make the wrong one.

And last but not least, I am thankful for my husband.  I am thankful that I know he will love me forever.  What else is there when you have that?

So, sorry for the cheesy post, but I need to remind myself of everything I am thankful for.  It is so easy to get bogged down with what sucks.  Traffic is terrible, my students aren't learning to divide fast enough, there is so much laundry to do, another assignment is due tomorrow... and the list goes on.  I realized when I got home from our Thanksgiving trip that I could be sad about leaving, or I could be thankful for the time we had together.  I guess you know which one I chose :).

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Christmas is just around the corner!