filling in the blanks of gratitude

13 - My Fabulous Church Friends who gave me a baby shower with delicious food and adorable outfits!
14 - The fabulous movers from our church who took time away from their families on a Saturday to help us get everything to the new place. Oh and speaking of everything, the fabulous sister friends from our church who came over under the pretense of helping me wipe down counters and mop the floors quickly, they ended up packing up everything in the house and garage and cleaned it to move-in condition.
15 - Sister Williams and family who brought us dinner 2 nights in a row so that my kids would not starve.
16- Eddie who was off work and did the lion's share of putting the right boxes into the right rooms.
17 - Grapeland Elementary that provides field trips like Ella's to Riley's Frontier where she dipped a candle, made cider, and went into a "real cabin house". At least one of my children got to do some "fallish" activities this busy year.
18 -Having a day to unpack more of our life
19 - God - Thank you for the beautiful park with shady trees and a time to sit and relax for a few minutes - until Nina comes down with a fever and we go home to find the medicine basket.
20 - Healthy babies with strong heartbeats, the Rhogam shot that means no antibody issues, and justification for gaining 5 lbs in 3 weeks.
21 - Ibuprofen and Tylenol (see the 19th)
22 - Nina getting better in time to be safe to go to church.
23 - My girls' dance teacher who inspires them to do their best and tells them they are "on fire" when they do well.
24 - We had another ultrasound, babies are small but growing on their curve line, each estimated to be over 3 pounds at this stage.
25 - My brother who drove all day from AZ to spend the holiday with us, and arrived just in time to help Eddie discover the reason sewage was backing up into the downstairs shower!
26 - The plumber who came out on Thanksgiving morning to clear the pipes. My generous in-laws who are cooking for me and my family, my brother's family, my grandmother, uncle, cousin and her family, another cousin etc. Plus, I am really grateful that both sides of my family not only get along, but seem to really enjoy each other!
27 - My Sister-in-law and Niece who kept my children entertained and helped Eddie get the Costco shopping done while I had quiet time at home with my swollen feet up!
28 - Our friends from Irvine who came up and helped us organize some things in the garage and toy room.
29 - Friends who came and ate SPAM, thus making our house a home.
30 - Surviving the month of November, babies inside, household moved!