Gratefulness

Well, I guess I never got around to posting about Maxx's first day of school, huh? Such is the life of a mom of three young boys! Life has been CRAZY here lately. Max has been to interview after interview, we've had lots of soccer practices and games and the stress has been pretty intense with the whole job situation. It looks like Max will get a job with Verigy, who's RF Group is based out of Germany. He will be able to work from home. The big risk is he will be a contractor and we have to get private health insurance and dental for that year. Luckily he worked in a two month "severence" in case they terminate him before the year is up, so that makes it a little less of a risk. It seems to be final, but nothing is set in stone until he signs the contracts. Phew, what a complicated situation! But if things work in our favor it will be a VERY good thing for us. I am excited and nervous all at once.

I heard some bad news today. I am not going to say what exactly because I've been sworn to secrecy. I am just SO sad and feeling very, very greatful tonight. Actually I have watched many friends and family members go through the toughest of times (some unspeakable times at that) and I can't help but feel TOO lucky tonight. I don't know how or what I did to deserve all that I have at this point in my life. I have THE BEST husband a girl could ask for. Even after being together for 9 years in January, I am SO totally IN LOVE with him. And it is way better today, than it was back before we had the boys. Then I have three, strong, active and energetic boys... and of course the long list of material comforts. Wow. I plan on MAKING it a TOP PRIORITY to NOT take all that I have for granted at all anymore. To live each day like it was my last day (well to a certain degree - I won't go bungee jumping or crazy stuff like that) but really just make sure that those I care about KNOW that I do. That I am there for my friends and family when they need someone. That I am the best mother that I can be, and give my boys lots of hugs and kisses. To be the best wife I can be. To show Max how incredibly much I love and appreciate and respect him for the man that he is. To not get sucked in by the material mindedness that I often find myself in. I mean, I really, truly have it all. I am not sure if there is a God, but if so I am thanking him from the bottom of my heart tonight for the life I have. Wow, I am so lucky.

Remind me to come back to this post when the going gets rough and I need a pick-me-up or reality call. My life has definitely had it's ups and downs, but I am truly blessed.