WHY AM I FEELING OH SO THANKFUL THIS THANKSGIVING?
Let me count the ways! I am joining in the Women of Midlife BlogHop today to share with everyone why I am feeling so blessed and Thankful this particular Thanksgiving.
First and foremost I am sssooo very Thankful for this guy right here!→ He is the sugar in my sweet tea, the poochie in my bear and the moon to my stars. He is my best friend, confidante, soul mate and awesome lover (I really want a new laptop for Christmas, so I have to make this one really good)!
AND for having these 4 nuts who never let me forget that I am still and will always be MOM AND OF COURSE AUNT RENA!
They have made my life crazy, fun and complete and I love them more than I love my Doritos…that’s ALOT!
Then there is this woman who keeps me grounded and never let’s me forget that I am still a daughter. Also my best friend and the biggest supporter for my WHOLE life which is a VERY, VERY long time.
Then there are these guys in order of seniority. My precious, lovable, squeezable grandbabies. Four individual little people who have stolen my heart.
If I would have known they were this much fun I probably would have skipped those two up there↑ and went straight for the sugar!
(Just kidding kiddies momma still loves you) Just not as much as these 3 little guys and one beautiful little lady!
Three of which are born on the same day so don’t ask for ANYTHING in November because this grandma will be broke for years to come!!! My daughter made this video today of her babies. It made me bawl so I am going to share it here!
Now that I have done enough sucking up for my Christmas presents, I want to say how much I am truly thankful, grateful and all the other ful’s you can think of for hitting that publish button a year ago this coming January and opening up a brand new world for me! Social media…WOW! Who would a thunk it…me?
I didn’t have a clue what Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, Twitter and Tsu what about. NO CLUE. My daughter had to set up my profiles and look at me 11 months later.
This has lead to many great changes in my life but the number one by far is the friendships I have made! If I were to name them all it would like a Google+ circle share and that would just be annoying but you know who you are and I love each and every one of you!!! YES…EVEN YOU!
…and all of that lead me to my next reason to be thankful…THE WOMEN OF MIDLIFE. My biggest supporters, loudest cheerleaders, bestest of friends. You make me smile, giggle, piss my pants laugh, cry but most of all you teach me. I wish I could take a before and after I met them, picture of me, you wouldn’t believe the difference! Hubby thinks I am having a love affair with a 1,000 women…he’s right! Aren’t I the slut of the year hahaha!
I am so thankful that as of this morning I am the proud owner of the BAM 15 conference ticket in March!
The chance to meet the ones IRL who changed my life so much for the better. I am going to give everyone of you a big sloppy kiss when I see you (just kidding there too! Never take me to seriously it could get us all into trouble!) I have my calender marked, my hotel reserved, my ticket bought and if I could, my bags would be packed but then I would have to go naked for the next 4 months and let me tell you NOBODY would be thankful for that! Seriously, for just a minute, thank you so much for teaching me to laugh again. You have changed my life forever and I owe it all to you!♥
THAT is a very long list of what I am thankful for this year! I hope you enjoy it (and I hope I get some really cool gifts…like that laptop, poochie bear)!
Appreciate the good, laugh at the crazy and deal with the rest. I love you momma!
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Mary says
November 21, 2014 at 9:07 amWhat a beautiful family you have! It’s admirable what you do.
Rena McDaniel says
November 21, 2014 at 9:43 amThanks so much Mary! Just doing the same thing anybody else in my shoes would do!
Karen @Baking In A Tornado says
November 21, 2014 at 10:05 amYou have so much to be thankful for, but right now it’s all about those new grandbabies.
Hope you get your new laptop!
Rena McDaniel says
November 22, 2014 at 10:23 amSo true Karen so true! Only 4 more days for you!!!!
Connie McLeod says
November 21, 2014 at 10:10 amWhat a great family. You are indeed blessed. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Rena McDaniel says
November 21, 2014 at 11:30 amThank you Connie! I feel VERY blessed this year!
Karen D. Austin says
November 21, 2014 at 11:03 amWhat a beautiful family! Thanks for sharing your pics.
Rena McDaniel says
November 21, 2014 at 11:31 amThank you Karen for letting me show them off!
Linda Kinsman says
November 21, 2014 at 11:21 amYou have a big, beautiful family. I enjoyed seeing their photos. Congrats on attending BAM in March. Nashville is a great place to visit.
Rena McDaniel says
November 21, 2014 at 11:32 amThank you Linda! It’s getting bigger everyday! I think this will be all of our growth until the next generation! We have four generations now and for someone who was born without grandparents that is amazing to me!
Laura says
November 21, 2014 at 11:34 amI’m so thankful those babies are off the vent. I’m also thankful for all the incredible, giving people who care for their loved ones as their lives move through the heartbreaking journey with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Rena McDaniel says
November 21, 2014 at 2:33 pmThanks so much Laura! It is sometimes a struggle but I still wouldn’t change it for anything in the world!
Haralee says
November 21, 2014 at 1:36 pmRena you are living your tag line! You made me laugh with all the “Ful’s”.
Rena McDaniel says
November 21, 2014 at 2:35 pmThanks so much Haralee! I love to laugh it always makes a person feel better no matter how bad it can seem sometimes.
Lori Lavender Luz says
November 21, 2014 at 2:10 pmWow — once we start counting our blessings, it’s hard to stop, isn’t it?
Rena McDaniel says
November 21, 2014 at 2:36 pmDefinitely Lori! I have been especially blessed this year. It’s been some wonderful changes!
Kathy @ SMART Living 365.com says
November 21, 2014 at 6:02 pmHi Rena! What an awesome family you have–you definitely have MUCH to be grateful for in your life. And congrats on going to BAM…it should be such a great chance to meet everyone. It won’t work for me this year but there’s always next year right? Have an awesome Thanksgiving! ~Kathy
Rena McDaniel says
November 22, 2014 at 10:25 amThanks so much Kathy! It will be so nice to have everyone (not including the babies) in the same house for Thanksgiving since 2008!
Carol Graham says
November 22, 2014 at 2:43 amWhat am I thankful for this year? You
Rena McDaniel says
November 22, 2014 at 10:26 amOkay, okay no tears! I am so so thankful for you too!
Lana says
November 22, 2014 at 2:48 amLoved seeing your family – so beautiful! I’m thankful for you too :)!
Rena McDaniel says
November 22, 2014 at 10:26 amOh Lana I am so thankful for you as well!
Pat says
November 22, 2014 at 5:40 amWhat a touching tribute to your awesome family and incredible photos of the newborns, which remind me of the miracle of life. I’m grateful, too, to be connected on the best boulevard on the planet!
Rena McDaniel says
November 22, 2014 at 10:36 amI agree wholeheartedly Pat!
Diane says
November 22, 2014 at 12:56 pmOh, that video made me bawl my eyes out! I love that the blessings you treasure most are the people in your life! That says everything about you!
Rena McDaniel says
November 23, 2014 at 10:33 amYou are one of my blessings for sure Diane Tolley. Your opinion means so much to me and I hate the fact that we live so far apart!
Carol Cassara says
November 22, 2014 at 1:27 pmI miss feeling that way about family but live vicariously through this post!
Rena McDaniel says
November 23, 2014 at 10:36 amI love them like crazy Carol but some days I’d still like to strangle them.
Jen says
November 22, 2014 at 6:08 pmOf course I am bawling my eyes out after watching that precious video. I am so happy for you and your daughter to have been given those tiny treasures in addition to the rest of your beautiful family. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Rena McDaniel says
November 23, 2014 at 10:40 amThanks Jen! This last couple of days have been rough. The Drs. found that Izzy has a heart murmur and they are trying to fix it with medicine. The one kind of medicine the need there is apparently a National shortage. They are trying a different kind. If it doesn’t work she will have to undergo open heart surgery. Say a prayer if you don’t mind.
Johanna Lute says
November 23, 2014 at 12:26 amLooks like u have a lot to be thankful four hope everyone is doing well love u all and happy thanksgiving to your family
Rena McDaniel says
November 23, 2014 at 10:35 amHaha! Hey SIL! Hopefully you’ll make your way down to SC one time and spend Thanksgiving with us!!!!
Susan - ofeverymoment says
November 23, 2014 at 1:23 amI loved this post Rena! Wonderful photos of your family and darling babies! I am thankful they are doing well … And I am thankful for blogging, because of all the wonderful new friends I have made, like you! Have a really happy Thanksgiving!
Liv says
November 23, 2014 at 2:10 pmOh my Rena! They’re so precious! You really do have a lot to be thankful for!