Texas Lou

Good morning and happy Thankful Monday!

Today I’m thankful for the following:

1. I’m thankful for the support and advice from all of the moms and parents out there who have donated or sold me discounted baby gear, given me reading materials and videos to help me research, and shared their personal stories with me.  I’m especially thankful for two fairly new twin moms who reached out to me who have been such a wonderful help and have helped me feel alot less overwhelmed about the idea of twins.  I’m so grateful for their friendship, support, and help.
2. I’m thankful my father-in-law was able to have a non-invasive surgery to help with his injury and that he seems to be on the tail end of his stay in the hospital.  I’m also grateful for the wonderful staff at UVA hospital who have taken great care of him.  In addition, I’m grateful that my mother-in-law has been by his side the whole time and has been so strong and supportive for him.
3. I’m thankful for a fun weekend spent with friends and family.  Friday night, my sister from another mister, Sarah, and I had dinner at Timberwood Grill and then saw the amazing Denise Stewart perform her one-woman show, Dirty Barbie and Other Girlhood Tales at Four County Players.  The show was amazing and I could relate to it on many different levels!  Then Saturday evening, after visiting my father-in-law in the hospital, we joined Amy, Joel, Ian, Sarah, and Collin at Boylan Heights to celebrate Collin’s birthday!  Sunday afternoon, after a beautiful walk with Ben in the unseasonably warm weather we had, Lindsey and Sarah came over for girls night and to watch The Walking Dead.  We had an amazing spread of pork tenderloin, curry chicken salad, veggies and hummus, cheese and crackers, and caprese bites.  The girls outdid themselves with the food!  It was a wonderful weekend full of awesome people!
4. I’m thankful that my energy levels continue to stay somewhat high despite me poor sleep lately allowing me to be really productive and get alot done before the babies get here.
5. Lastly, I’m thankful for my husband Ben once again.  This past week he has been there for me through early-morning leg cramps and nightmares and general pregnancy discomforts.  He is so supportive and I’m so happy he is my husband and the father of my children.

Have a great day!