Day 30: Date Night

Thankful that my parents watched our kids so I could take Marcelo on a date for his 32nd bday. We went to a Brazilian Churrascaria. Delicious! Not used to eating that much red meat though, so we were feeling it later. Camila was with us and was a saint as usual. As calm as she was, hopefully our next date night can be sans kids!
 

I did it! 30 days of thanks! :) I have soooooooo much to be grateful for!

Days 28 and 29

I'm thankful for the reason for the season. We're doing a lot of fun things this Christmas season, but we're also trying to help the kids understand
why we celebrate.
This picture also represents the fact that I'm also thankful for thoughtful friends! (This was a gift from one.) I feel so blessed to have great friends who can relate to pretty much everything, who I can open up to and not feel judgment. Such a blessing in my life!

Day 27: Eliana

This girl is a nut. The terrible 2s are definitely here! She is the spunkiest, funniest, smartest little thing. I'm amazed by her in so many ways. Her language skills...outrageous. Her motor skills...unbelievable. I'm not saying this stuff because she's my kid. I'm saying it because I had two kids before I had her and they were not like this at all! One still can't work buttons, and this girl buttons her own shirts, buckles her own straps on her shoes, and even puts on her own seat belt! One of the children I had before her just started putting on his own seatbelt a few months ago! So yeah. She amazes me. She also amazes me with her ENORMOUS EEEEENOOOOORRRRRMOUSSSSS tantrums. Holy Drama. Today she screamed "NO!" over and over again for 15 straight minutes. No form of discipline works. I think I'm just going to have to wait this one out. I know there is a sweet loving girl under there. She comes out to play every once in awhile. The rest of the time, we've got a Diva on our hands. A very cute diva.

Day 26: Celo

Oh this kid. He's a hoot. I'm thankful for my Celo boy. He keeps me on my toes, that's for sure. So so glad he's mine. He's tough, mischevious, and stubborn, but he's also sweet and loving. And waaay too smart for his own good! He's the king of giving me big puppy dog eyes and hugs and "I love you Mommy...you're the best!" in an attempt to stay out of trouble. He's dangerous, this one.

Day 25: My Faith

I'm thankful for my faith in God and for my knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm grateful for all the ways this knowledge has blessed my life. I'm thankful for the peace and joy it gives me.

Days 20 -24

<p>Day 20: Thankful that my kids still think helping out
With certain chores is fun. They like to dust, vacuum, use Clorox wipes, and sweep. I can use all the help I can get!














Day 21: Thankful we have enough food to eat.
Day 22: Thankful for a backyard for my kids to play.
Day 23: Thankful for the internet. Sooo many reasons why.
Day 24: Thankful for modern day appliances. What mom isn't, amiright?

Day 19: Built in Friends

<p>I'm thankful my kids have siblings. When Celo was born I was so happy for Diego because he was surrounded by girl cousins and I wanted him to have a buddy. They have their moments but they are also great friends. With Eliana I didn't worry as much because she was going to have tons of girl cousins to be her buddies. Plus, I grew up with two brothers and no sisters and didn't have girl cousins around until I was 13. I love my brothers and I think I've turned out just fine, haha. But the Lord had other plans and Camila came to be Eliana's buddy. The night before finding out I was pregnant, I was laying in bed and was hit with this strong feeling that basically said, "You're pregnant. It's going to he a girl." Two and two...I will never stop feeling grateful and blessed that the Lord had trusted me with these 4 kids.