Thankful as a Wife and Mom

For years I’ve used this blog to post 30 days of thankfulness during November. There were years others created posts they shared here, writing their blessings. This year I wasn’t feeling it. Not that I’m not thankful, but as I make my way back to the active schedule I was known for, putting it all together was a bit overwhelming to me.

I was also locked in for NaNoWriMo, with a less than ambitious goal of 50k, aiming for 20. Well, I’m at 4k. They are a great quality 4k, but I’m far from the goal.

So here we are, Thanksgiving week. I thought I’d take a few days and share the many roles I’ve got going on, as do you, and share why I’m thankful. I bet if you read along, you’ll smile and realize you’re grateful for these things as well.

As a wife, I’m thankful we’re at the 23 mark. For the most part, we get each other and although our home isn’t filled with chatter or conversation, the few words we say matter. Our wedding song was “When You Say Nothing at All” and it makes sense, because we’re comfortable with ourselves, and with each other. Some of my favorite moments are just sitting with him and watching the news. Do we have room to improve and grow? Absolutely. But the games and guessing of the early years are gone.

As a mom, I’m thankful for who they are in Christ, as people in the community, and that they are older. Instead of racing around making sure their basic needs are met, we can have experiences together. Deep conversations. Journeys. I was not a mom who thrived in pregnancy or the early years. They were tough because of hormonal imbalance. They are good kids I love being around and miss when they aren’t. I will never take that for granted!

I know a lot of parents who dread or hate the teen years. I feel bad, because for the most part, they have been amazing times with both kids. They help bring in the groceries. They do their laundry. I have help with the recyling, lawn, and so much more. But they are so much more than people to assign chores. I love talking with them. Binging shows. Playing board games.

If you have kids in the teen/young adult zone, don’t fear this stage, embrace it!

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