Day 12 & 13

Day 12: Good friends (old and new).  I love my friends, whether from high school, college or recent friendships.  They have been great ears, lots of laughs, and the best friends I could as for!

Day 13: Warm house.  I love that I can come home at night to a warm place to sleep (especially with this cold weather...brr)!  We all take it for granted!

Thankful!

I may be a few days behind but wanted to share my thanks this month.  I promise to do better!  I have so much to be thankful for and never take enough time to reflect on it so here it goes...

Day 1: Lincoln.  He is a ball of fire, always keeping us on our toes with his sense of humor and witty little personality!  We are always amazed at the the little man he's becoming the new things he's learning.  We are never quite sure what's going to come out of his mouth but can guarantee it will usually make us laugh.  I will never hear enough of his sweet "love you mom".

Day 2: Troy.  He is a great husband and father to Lincoln.  He's patient, hard-working, helpful, and has a sense of humor that always can make me smile!

Day 3: School.  Although I sometimes I complain, I'm so thankful for the opportunity to go back to school.  I couldn't be more excited to finish up and start in a career I have such a passion for!

Day 4: Family.  I have been blessed with a great family and in-laws.  I love how close we are to every one of them.  We love spending time with our families and all the help they've been to us!

Day 5: Daycare.  Past and present, our daycare providers have a big place in Lincoln's heart.  He looks forward to going everyday, which has made it much easier for me leaving him.  They have loved him as their own!

Day 6: Frozen meals.  They're easy and fast and one less thing to worry about after a busy day.  I love getting them from my mom or taking the time with my in-laws to make weeks worth.  If you haven't done it before, there are blogs and blogs full of great recipes.

Day 7: Notecards.  I probably have gone through a dozen packs of notecards throughout the last year and a half of school but they're the best way for me to study.  We all joke we'll need to have a burn party after boards! :)

Day 8: Lazy nights.  We don't seem to have many of them lately, but a night at home with nothing to do but relax and play is the best!  Our activities, work, and homework have began to consume way too much time! I look forward to the study-free nights ahead!

Day 9: Clinical assignments.  This fall we did a 10-week clinical experience, and this spring is all clinical affiliation.  I am BEYOND excited and thankful for them all to be within 10 minutes of driving distance.  This means no more trips to Sioux City, less time on the road, and more time with my baby! 

Day 10: Sunshine.  It can make the coolest of days seem a little bit warmer!

Day 11: Out veterans.  I am thankful for my brother-in-law and all others past and present who have so unselfishly served our country!