Counting My Blessings

Yesterday, I went back to work full time.  As we hustled to get lunches packed, a cranky child dressed and fed, etc. we were tripping all over each other in our little two bedroom apartment.  After husband and Little L left for school and work, it was just D and I at home for a little while.  I dropped her off at Adventure Kids (where she had an amazing time), and I had a drive into work by myself. 

I decided to turn off the radio and count my blessings.  Here they are in no particular order and I am sure that I have forgotten several, but it is a start.

1.  My parents have been watching my dog while we are living in the apartment and will keep her until we are settled in the house.
2. My parents drove up the DFW to help us move into the house (when we thought that we were moving in the beginning of August), when we couldn't move into a house, they helped us move into storage units.
3. My brother helped us move into the apartment and into the storage unit.  That is two different moves that he has helped us with in a relatively short period.
4.  My brother and sister in law are allowing us to live with them and take over the second story of their house for three weeks until we can close on the house.  This is completely selfless and kindhearted on their part and we are truly appreciative.
5.  My husband has been patient, kind, considerate, and de-stressing as we have gone through all of the drama with the house.  He has kept me calm and has dealt well with my hormonal mood swings since I am now 22 weeks pregnant.
6. My children are amazing!!!  The girls have taken to living in the apartment so well.  Even though it is crowded, they find ways to play so creatively and nicely together.  They have taken all of the chaos in stride and are so resilient.
7.  My friend and coworker has cooked my family two dinners.  She delivered one when we moved into the apartment and then another one when my parents were in town because she could see that I was unraveling quickly.  The dinners were delicious and even included Challah for Shabbat and dessert.  This same woman even helped orchestrate two play dates for our kids to get us out of the apartment and to let my kids have a fun time.
8. I am blessed that Husband and I not only have jobs, but we both have jobs that we love.
9.  We are also blessed that our family members are in good health and good spirits.  The entire buying a house, delaying moving in, etc. has brought us closer together.  We really are a family filled with love.