Thankful

On this night before Thanksgiving I'm reflecting on all the things I'm grateful for. The list is endless but I thought I'd share a couple of my things on my list. I'm constantly amazed at the blessings the Lord has given me.

-First and foremost God's grace and love. 
-My family. I'm so grateful for the amazing family the Lord has given me. My family is everything to me. I have two little boys who are my life, my everything. I can't even put in words what they mean to me. My life feels complete because of these precious miracles. They make each day brighter and more fun. I've never laughed as much as I do with them. They've taught me so much about patience and love (and so many other important lessons of life). I have a supportive husband who is constantly pushing me to be my very best and is always rooting me on. I'm grateful to have a partner who wants the most for me and our boys. My mom and dad are also my biggest cheerleaders and are always there for me and always have been. They've taught me what it means to be a great parent, to be hard-working, humble, honest, generous, and strong. My grandma- who's kindness and love is such a blessing. My sister, who is my best friend. I couldn't have picked a better sister. I trust her and admire her. I love that I have a life long best friend. Shelly and Dan, the counter-parts to my parents. They've given me so much love and have been such a big part of my life! My in-laws--all of them! I couldn't be more grateful to have married into such a loving, loud, and fun family! I really do have the best family and I'm sooo blessed!
-My home. It's been said your home is your sanctuary. And although it may be a wreck with toys strewn about and crumbs deep within the pores of our home, it's still home and it's such a lovely place filled with love. We've made lots of memories in these four walls of our very own. I'm grateful for the comforts that others dream of. 
-My ambitions. I've got big dreams and even though I'm not even sure where they'll take me, I'm excited for the journey. I know I have lots of supporters who make my dreams possible and for that I'm grateful.
-My health. 
-My friends. 
-The outdoors. It seems to be the place where our whole family goes to rejuvenate and recharge. Trevor is very connected to the outdoors and feels most at home while hunting and roaming around. The boys seem to have gotten that same gene. Since they were babies, they both have been happiest and most relaxed outside.
-Jesus Christ. This is the season where we are most reminded most of Christ's love for us, and for that love I'm eternally grateful! Forever and ever AMEN!

Hospital Update

Last week we had a scare. Victor and Trish offered to keep the boys for Saturday night so Trevor and I could go to his friend's wedding in Florence. We were excited; however, all night I felt a little uneasy. I swear it was that Mama's instinct.

The next morning Tate woke up with some breathing issues. Trish called while we were at breakfast to find out how to use the nebulizer and I knew it wasn't good. So Mom and Trish and Victor met at our house to get the breathing treatment. Tate seemed to improve but throughout the day began to have problems again. Around 5 we decided it was time to go in to the Urgent Care clinic to check him out. When we got there they immediately got us back because it was indeed urgent. They gave him a breathing treatment and a steroid to get him kick started but then they informed me he needed to have monitoring and I needed to go to the hospital.

Tate seemed fine, in fact he was happy and sounded great. But I didn't want to take any chances throughout the night so we went to the ER (This time of year I dread going around hospitals/clinics because of all the viruses spreading). They got us in pretty quick and with one listen the ER doc told me he would admit Tate. They brought in the IV and I was so worried but Tate didn't even hardly flinch. I was so proud. He did great the entire time!

He got sent up to his room and we got settled in. The nurses were sweet but I hated being there. Tate had to get treatments throughout the night and the next day he got steroids. Dr. Acton said he sounded great and we got discharge orders.

Tate did great through the whole thing and I was very impressed with his patience and bravery. He's doing much better now and we just finished the course of steroids (thankfully, he was a crazy man on them). We'll just have to be careful when his allergies are bad and keep taking all the preventative meds. Bless his little heart but hopefully he will grow out of it.

Thanks to all who said prayers for him! We are grateful he's back to his healthy self!

The way they play

I'd say 80% of their time the boys spend it wrestling each other. Which really means that they start out playing and then someone gets a little hurt and then it's time for Referee Mama to step in. Brothers will be brothers