Happy Thanksgiving!

With my cute husband being home from work tomorrow, and getting ready for the big feast, I thought today would be an appropriate day to do a Happy Thanksgiving post! Today I feel so thankful for so many things. So, I am warning you ahead of time, this is a very long post!! First, my Lily. I remember when Lily was first born, we were running back and forth from the hospital and I was in so much pain, I would think to myself 'what have I done'. I was so depressed, and was too embarrassed and ashamed to say to anyone because here I had this healthy beautiful little girl and there are so many people who can't have children, or those who have lost their precious child. The change was so hard for me and Anton. It wasn't just US anymore, doing whatever we want whenever we want. Someone had come between us. I was almost resentful of Lily. Terrible, I know. So, you are probably asking yourself "where are you going with all this"? This morning Lily started jabbering in her room around 6:15. I walked in there, and she smiled at me great big. She was so excited to see me! I picked her up and fed her, then I grabbed her blanket and went into our bedroom. I laid her down on my pillow, and snuggled up next to her. Anton rolled over and immediately he runs his fingers through her hair and kisses her face and her little hands. Here was this little person, between us. It was the best feeling in the world. It was so quiet and there we were, just staring at this most precious little girl. I didn't know it was possible to love someone the way I love Lily. I am so thankful that she has come into our lives. She has changed me. She had made me a softer person, and she has made me want to be better. I know I can also speak for Anton when I say that being a parent is so much better than we ever could have imagined. When Anton comes home from work, he always goes right up to Lily and hugs her and tells her how much he loves her. Last night I was in the other room and I heard him tell her "Seeing you is the best part of my day". It melted my heart. I am SO thankful for Anton. Where would I be without him? I am so lucky to have my husband as my best friend. Last night we sat on the computer for about an hour and just laughed and laughed at some of the things we were looking at. It was so silly, yet so fun. I love that I can be myself with him. He knows me so well, and he loves me no matter how I look or how grumpy I may get. He is such a good man, such an adorable father, and an amazing husband. I love him so much. I am also so thankful for my family. I couldn't have been born into a better family. I can't begin to express how much my parents mean to me. They are such good people. I am thankful for all the things they taught me and for the way they raised me. Sure, I have made mistakes in my life, but it was never because my parents didn't teach me or raise me well. They were and still are such incredible parents. They are such cute grandparents...all their grand kids go nuts when they see them. It is so cute! I love my parents so dearly. I think I might have the funniest brothers around. I always have such a blast when my family gets together. I am so thankful to have two beautiful sisters whom I am so close with. Each and every one of my siblings have qualities that I admire. I am so lucky to be their "little sister". I am also so thankful for my in laws. They are such loving and accepting people. I felt so welcomed the very first time I met them. They always make us laugh when we are around them. And, how could I not love them, they raised Anton into the man that he is. Next, my cute grandparent. They are all still alive, and still in good health. I love Antons grandparents as though they are my own. I am so thankful for the special relationships I have with my grandparents. I am also so thankful for good friends. I have such fun friends I grew up with, and have met such dear friends in the recent years since I have been married. I am so lucky to have them! And, last but not least, I am so thankful for the gospel. I am so thankful for the peace and happiness it brings into my life. It couldn't be a better feeling knowing I am with my family for all eternity. I am so thankful for the atonement, and for the Savior. I get emotional just thinking about it. I am so thankful for all of the many many blessings that have come into my life. As you can well see, there are so many things I am thankful for, and this is just the beginning!! I hope each of you have a Happy Thanksgiving!!