Count Your Blessings

I have so much to be grateful for all the time, but this weekend I found myself stopping to count the many blessings I have been given this week.

On Thursday, a friend brought my family dinner.  It was so thoughtful of her.  Derek has had to pick up a lot of take out on the way home from work because it is has been difficult for me to cook the last couple months. We had a delicious home cooked meal.

Thursday night Derek's parents drove to Huntsville to help out around the house.  On Friday, while Derek and I were at work.  They cleaned the house, did laundry, took out the trash and went grocery shopping for us. I arrived home from work to a clean house and a stocked kitchen.  This is not the first time they have come down to help out since finding out I am pregnant with triplets. We appreciate it every time.

Friday was my last day at work.  Even though I only worked part-time on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, the job was wearing me out. I decided it was best for me to stop working now, so I can take it easy and prepare for the arrival of the babies.  I am so grateful that the director of the preschool has twins.  She was very sympathetic to my situation.  She already had a substitute teacher ready to step in and take my place whenever I felt I needed to stop working.  At the end of the day Friday, the director said she needed me to sign some paperwork before I left.  To my surprise there was no paperwork, instead the staff had thrown a surprise baby shower.  It was a wonderful way to end my time at the preschool.  I am grateful for their generosity.  I am so glad I had the opportunity to work at such a great preschool.  I will miss working with the teachers and children.  Luckily, I still get to see them when I take Ben to school.  He will continue to attend three days a week. 

On Saturday, we were in Chattanooga.  We were able to spend the morning with good friends that we don't get to see as often due to our move.  It was great to see them and their new house.  Before we left, they loaded our car with clothes, shoes, and toys that their son has outgrown.  They have shown us this same generosity many times since before Ben was born.  I am very grateful for such wonderful friends.

The rest of our Saturday was spent with my family to celebrate the February birthdays.  It was so nice to spend time with them, sit and talk, and simply enjoy each other's company.  I cherish the moments I get to spend with them since we do not get to see each other as often as we would like.

On Sunday, we were able to spend time with Derek's family before returning home to Huntsville.  I am very grateful to have such wonderful family and friends.

Before I end this post, there is one more person I need to thank. My husband, Derek, has been amazing these last few months.  He has been so supportive and understanding as I have struggled during this pregnancy, even before we knew I was pregnant with triplets.  He is in the busiest part of his work year, but yet has picked up the slack where I have left off and not complained about it.  He wakes up everymorning and gets Ben out of bed and makes breakfast.  He brings me breakfast in bed so that I will not get sick when I get out of bed. I couldn't ask for a better husband or father to our chidlren.