I have been dealing with a sick little girl since Thursday. I have a very clever post about trips to the emergency room, but my brain is fried from waking up every four hours to dose tylenol.
Instead, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I asked my kids what they are thankful for. Fluffy is seven and very articulate. She quickly stated “I am thankful for friends, pets and most of all my family.” Bear is five and nonverbal. I think she would say Kai-lan, bunnies and chocolate pudding.
My list is a bit more complicated.
- I am thankful for my hard working husband. He goes on long trips to earn extra money to pay our medical bills. He keeps the house in working order and is a wonderful father.
- I’m thankful for my kids. They are sweet and crazy. They keep my life spinning on all cylinders.
- I am thankful that my family has access to quality health insurance.
- I am thankful for my children’s teachers, therapists and other wonderful people in their support system.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I am a stay-at-home mom of 2 girls. My younger daughter has cerebral palsy with developmental delay and my older daughter has ADHD with sensory dysfunctions. My story of going from the work force to home is published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Power Moms. When I am not driving to and from schools, therapies and changing diapers, I am a web site designer and social media geek .
It’s good to reflect on why we’re thankful even when our brains are fried, maybe especially when our brains are fried. Thanks for a great post.