It would be very easy to focus on all the negative and challenging things that have happened lately around the house. Instead of focusing on the kids being ill, another diet modification and the general stress of having a deployed spouse, today I choose to focus on the positives.
Earlier this week, Josie promised to stop putting boogers in my hair while I slept. I had no idea that this was something she needed to stop doing, but I will be thankful that she promised to stop.
Hailey has been in school for a few months and so far there have been no reports of her calling anyone incredibly inappropriate names. She must be saving all of her spunkiness for when she gets home. I am thankful that we haven't had to have a conversation about Hailey calling someone "Sugartits" at school.
Teague started using a new word consistently. It is "wow" and he uses it when he can grab his genitals. It is odd, but it is progress and great ammunition to have against him when he starts dating... in 20 years.
I am also thankful for my carpet shampooer. For those of you that don't have children, this may sound silly. But I am sure for all of you that have ever experienced a child with an upset stomach at 1 am how this machine is the best thing out there.
On a more serious note, I am thankful for my husband's career. It takes him away from home more often than he is home, but it provides us with a roof over our head, a paycheck (which at times is screwy) and insurance. Earlier this week, the kids and I had the opportunity to remember how lucky we are. We delivered food to a group of people that had set up a make shift tent on the side of the road to live. It becomes easy to forget how easy we truly have it and get annoyed that once again the laundry needs to be washed or groan that once again it is time to come up with something new and exciting to feed the kids. Helping others serves as a good reminder to the kids and myself that all people deserve the same respect and kindness.
I am also so thankful this week for my friends that are like a second family. Tonight I was supposed to be at the Military Special Needs Network meeting, but due to Hailey's tummy bug, we had to stay home. That is a draw back to having a deployed spouse, when a child becomes sick everything else needs to be handed over to someone else. I am thankful to work with such a fantastic group. Not only do they understand the challenges of military life with children with extra needs, they are there to lend an ear, rustle up a sitter late at night so they can get me my car or be the gracious recipient of 5 dozen ducks that look like they have poo on their heads. I know that I can count on them for anything, which makes our journey easier.
So tonight, instead of focusing on the literally shitty week we have had, I choose to focus on all the good in our lives.
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