It is so easy to spend life tired, cranky, over-worked, busy and often unaware of the word around us.  I know that much of my time is spent working on this degree that I can’t imagine actually finishing and working at a job I still am not sure how to really do that I end up not taking time to enjoy my life.  These last few days I have had the joy of spending all day each day with my husband and kids.  And while, the children and husband drive me insane sometimes, I have enjoyed it.  I have been able to see glimpses of the man Noah will become and being showered with the love Zoë has to give.

Zoë told us today that she was learning about Thanksgiving at Kellie’s house (daycare) and so I asked her what she was thankful for.  She stated simply, “I’m thankful for you mommy and I’m thankful for daddy and I’m thankful for Noah.  I’m thankful for my family.”

Well I am thankful that i get to be her mom and I let her know how lucky me and her dad feel getting to be her mom and dad.  I’m the most thankful for adoption–as much loss as there is associated with it, it really is beautiful in many ways as well.  I am not oblivious to the challenges that face my children or our family.  But today I am simply thankful for the opportunity to be their parent.