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I had a big plan for today’s blog.
As my child can’t talk yet, I was going to have my husband narrate while I vlogged with the baby about Thanksgiving for Kids Talkin’ Turkey. But as most know and I should have, too, babies don’t care about your stinkin’ Vlog.
Instead, I’ll take a few minutes to rememberize last Thanksgiving.
Holy moly. Really? That was me almost one year ago to the day, 40 weeks pregnant. Thanksgiving was my due date and I wished for my child to come out before that but looking back on the whole “new mom” thing, I’m sort of glad he didn’t.
Last Thanksgiving was spent eating, sleeping and walking. A lot of walking. Anything to get that baby out.
Turns out all he needed was some Pitocin.
Anyway, Thanksgiving always makes me a little nostalgic for the year passed. Regardless of what happened in February or May or September, Thanksgiving casts a rosy glow on the year. I like to start the Holiday season counting my blessings.
I’m thankful for my son. My beautiful, sweet, healthy baby boy, who has changed my life in many ways and taught me what true, unconditional love feels like.
I’m thankful for my husband. New parenthood? Is hard. It’s a change individually and a change as a couple. There have been ups and downs, but what I have is a partner and a best friend who is an amazing father to our child.
I’m thankful for my family — all of them, near and far — for supporting me in all ways and loving my baby like he was their own.
I’m thankful for my job. I get paid to do something I love. How many people can say that?
I’m thankful for blogging. I just can’t say it enough. Last year I wrote a post about making my blog the best it could be. But in the process of making my blog better, I became a better person — more thoughtful, more confident in my opinions; a better writer; a better photographer. I’ve gained knowledge, ideas and most importantly, real, honest to God friendships.
It’s one of the most amazing things I’ve ever done.
I used to be ashamed of having a blog. People used to ask what my hobbies are and I’d say, “Oh you know..this and that. And I ….have this blog…thing..it’s nothing.”
The other day someone asked the same question and I said “I blog. That’s my hobby.”
And for that confidence, I’m thankful.
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
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Twitter: SaidKristin
I feel like I should do an obligatory Thanksgiving post, but… well, my heart just isn’t in it. Not because I’m not thankful for anything but because I feel like it would be really boring. Not that yours was boring.
You know what? I’m gonna shut up now.
::Sigh::
This year, I’m thankful for all the same things as you – family, kid, job (I have one, even if I don’t necessarily love it), and blogging.
I’m also thankful that I’m not hosting Thanksgiving this year – my SIL is. Although, I’ve somehow been roped into preparing three side dishes. Which wouldn’t really be so bad if it weren’t for the fact that my SIL? Routinely contributes rolls to my holiday meals. As in BREAD. Three side dishes vs. bread. Somehow, they just don’t equal out.
So, this year I’m also thankful that I will be preparing all of my food for the Thanksgiving meal the night before so that on Thanksgiving, I can sit back, relax, drink wine, play with the kids, and not do a damn thing.
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I think that sounds like a really wonderful plan
And that’s exactly why I called it the “obligatory” post! It’s mostly so I can put up that terrible picture of myself.
Ok, bread doesn’t count. Bread PLUS a sidedish. That’s acceptable.
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That pregnant picture of you makes me real hungry. I’d like to say it’s the food you’re holding but I’m not sure and that scares me.
Happy Thanksgiving
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I can’t stop writing thankful posts this month, I think mostly because I’ve been kind of Debbie Downer this year, what with all the complications. It feels good to have a happy post to write. That said: I’m thankful for finally feeling thankful and to have things to be thankful for! Before, it seemed like I had a lot of things to be thankful for, but then there was always the “but”. For example, I’m thankful my girls are healthy, but I’m not! It was annoying. I’m feeling much more positive these days.
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LOVE last year’s picture! You are so rockin the tank and turkey leg combo. Happy thanksgiving!
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What a year, eh?
I too, am thankful for all the usual things, and yes, my blog too. I do believe it’s made me a better writer, photographer and all-round better person.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Newest follower from SITS and this is such an uplifting post. I think it’s important to be Thankful on Thanksgiving because it helps keep you mellow through the Christmas chaos.
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That confidence that you have to say that you blog? I need that. I’m still shy and hesitant about it and I don’t mentioned it to people IRL.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
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I love this list of what you are thankful for. So many changes you have made in a year and they all work together to make your life better.
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You have a lot of wonderful things to be thankful for! I know what you mean…it feels weird to call blogging a hobby…but it definitely is!
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I’m pretty sure “rememberize” is my new favorite word.
And there’s a whole lot of wonderful to be celebrating this Thanksgiving.
So I hope your holiday is simply beautiful.
And that your year is full of continued confidence…
XOXO
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I was just thinking yesterday about how pregnant I was last year at this time (not quite as pregnant as you were since I still had a few weeks ago), and remembering that we were already trying to get that baby out. It didn’t work that early. I’m much, much more relaxed this year!
Sounds like you have plenty to be thankful for – happy Thanksgiving1
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Have a great Thanksgiving!!!
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