Thankful

So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I meant to do a daily post through November of all the things I am thankful for. But, in case you missed it, we are already well into November and I haven't even started! So here's to good intentions and the rest of the month....

I am thankful for this little pudge, who a year ago was just days old and making me bleary-eyed and exhausted but who today is funny and brave and independent and sleeps like a dream!

I am a more than a bit addicted to the story of Stellan, a little boy with a major heart problem, and while I know there are many many sad stories like his, I am sucked into this one because he is exactly the same age as my Jem and while he is right now undergoing a massive surgery that is potentially fatal, my Jem is doing this:
So today I am most grateful for my healthy baby girl and the fact that she thinks it is hilarious to crawl away when I pull out the camera!
(if this picture had sound, you would hear some seriously sweet giggles!)