HomeMom on the Run
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What I'm Thankful For
I'm not trying to brag, but I've got a lot to be thankful for. I have a husband who does his best to keep me smiling and laughing, and two boys who never go a day without making me happy. I have my health (so far), and I have a relatively stress-free life. I have two parents who love me and their grandchildren, and a sister who really is my best friend and a terrific Auntie. I have some great close friends, mostly old but some new, that I'm so lucky to have.
Most of all, however, I'm thankful for my in-laws. I'm one of those lucky people who really has great in-laws. My mother- and father-in-law (MIL and FIL, here on out) are two of the nicest, most down-to-earth people you'll ever meet. They have welcomed me into their family from day one, with open arms. They LOVE their grandchildren. MIL actually yanked the phone out of the wall when we told them that we were pregnant with Bee, she was so excited! They were the first people (besides me and The Big Man) to hold the boys when they were born. They have always been there for us when we needed them. FIL has a very sarcastic sense of humor (which I adore), and MIL is the sweetest and most loving person I know. They are truly wonderful people. My sister-in-law (SIL) is my other sister. She is a terrific Auntie to her nephews, and relishes her role. She and I get along really well, and she's a great little sis to The Big Man. She's married to a great guy, who happens to be a fantastic uncle, as well. I didn't realize how much I would miss my in-laws until we moved far away from them. We used to see them a few times a month; now we see them a few times a year. I didn't realize how much I valued their love and support until we moved away. I miss watching them play with the boys in the backyard; I miss the elaborate dinners my MIL made "just because". Videochatting with them is not the same as seeing them face-to-face. Even though we are far apart, I see my in-laws every day in my chidren - my MIL's face in both of my boys' faces; Bee and my FIL have the same build and dark hair. Lee's face lights up with a smile, just like his Auntie. I love them all so much. I am so thankful for them. 1 comments from 1 users
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creatress
on Nov 21, 2007 at 09:46 AM
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So I just have to ask, why did you move? Was it Big Man's work?
They sound like a great family to be a part of. I've always been a big believer that the family you make as an adult can be much more of a "real" family to you than the family you were born into.
Happy Thanksgiving!
:)