I Won the Lottery

I definitetly feel as though I have won the lottery... there are so many things that I am SOOO lucky and blessed to have. This weekend we spent with great friends celebrating and sharing in festivities that it made me stop and realize just how fortunate I am. Here are a few things I was thinking:

1. My ever patient husband has been working like a dog to get our house prepared for our son. He has moved furniture so the downstairs can be tiled, sealed the grout of the tile that was layed, cleaned our entire house Saturday, redid the caulking in our half bath, loads of laundry, tons of trash, and on top of that- he has a smile on his face!!

2. My friends are so wonderful. They are thoughtful, considerate, helpful, giving, and perfect for me! I had such an amazing time on both Friday and Saturday evenings. We laughed and caught up, played the white elephant game with funny gifts, we ate yummy appetizers, and shared a wonderful evening.

3. I get to be a mommy in about 4 months! :) I could not be more excited for Lucas to arrive! The more we prepare for him, the more real and exciting it becomes!

4. In the next few weeks, we will be lucky enough to spend good quality time with our amazing family. (and I am not just saying this because we will have about 4 Christmas dinners!) I love this time of year because it is jam-packed with time spent with those we love.

5. I have an amazing group of teachers that I work with. Since I have moved to 5th grade, I have found a new love for teaching. Perhaps a new grade level, new curriculum, and a new age of students is what I needed for that to happen.

I love driving home in the evenings and seeing the homes I pass all lit up with decorations. I love that when I get home, I come into a safe, loving atmosphere where we laugh and play with the sweetest dog I know! I am lucky for all of these things all year long, but there is something about Christmastime that makes me focus on it a little bit more. I must say, this really is the most wonderful time of the year!