A month of thanks: Me Time, My Disgruntled Elf & Answered Prayers

Day 17:

 I am so thankful to have time alone. It doesn't happen often for me, but when it comes it is so appreciated! I have days, or moments in my days that I just need to be by myself. Jason & I have attend a few marriage conferences & there is always talk about how women talk more vs men & so on... well not the case in this house. In fact the other day in the car I said "I need no talking for like 5 minutes, I just do have anymore words left in me today!" I don't really get it but I am not an articulate person, it exhausting to me, I can write til I'm blue but speaking is just not my thing. Its how I'm designed. I love those around me & I love people but without time to myself its harder for me to love those things. Saturday I got to spend a couple hours antique shopping by myself & I was amazed at how after just a couple hours I felt refreshed, rejuvenated & ready to face the world.  I am so thankful for a mother & husband that will come to my rescue when they can see I'm running on fumes & need alone time!

Day 18:

My most favorite day of the year is my husband's least favorite. It's kind of a joke, but I think I married The Grinch. (yes he will kill me for this blog;) My husband is not a holiday person & me, well I am over the top with holidays! Typical of our relationship- we are complete opposites about everything! I love love love to put up the Christmas Tree & decorate, it is a very nostalgic experience for me. However every year there is a bit of a disgruntled elf in my house because he is not a fan. I am thankful that every year my husband (though he's not the 'Merriest' of fellows, he helps me put up the tree & decorate.) He sees how important it is me & he wants to create these memories for our children, so he puts his own thoughts & feelings aside & joins the party. I am so thankful for my disgruntled Elf, I will turn him merry one of these years!

Day 19:

I am so thankful for God provision. As I have mentioned we had have a rough week last week. That being said, I was starting to stress about money. Then again, who doesn't at this time of year?! The thing is we have Christmas, with over 20 people to buy for, not including our own kids. And 5 days later is Karly's birthday, & a bunch of other birthday's shortly following...  It can get a little overwhelming for a budget planning gal like myself. I had just been praying this morning for God to bless us, that He knows the needs we have & the desires of our heart-- I came home to find a big fat check in the mail. Just the reminded that I needed that His timing is perfect!