Thankful Thursday

What an appropriate title for today and it really gives me a chance to think about the things I'm thankful for. I've really been trying to stop and not let this wedding frenzy get the best of me, but it's a struggle at times.

1. I'm thankful that I've found such a wonderful person to spend the rest of my life with. It sounds sappy, I know, but after all, that's what all this hullabaloo is all about. After waiting so long, I truly thought I wouldn't ever find someone as wonderful as Mr. is and someone who is such a good complement to my personality.

2. I'm thankful to have such loving, supportive friends and family. So many people have offered their help and support and are excited for us. It means more than you know or even more than I thought it would've.

3. I'm thankful we chose the wedding date we did. If we had changed it at all, the second male child wouldn't have been able to come to the wedding because he would've been in Italy already. It means so much to us that he's going to be able to be here for it.

4. I'm thankful that I've been blessed with the luxury of not having a full-time, high pressure job during all of this planning. Of course, meticulous money management, a.k.a. scrimping, had something to do with it, too. If I had started a new job and had the pressure of that and planning the wedding, it might've done me in.

5. I'm thankful for the lovely home we are living in. I was so nervous about moving in with Mr. and leaving my home of 6+ years. Living with other people is a BIG change from living alone. I was scared of the adjustment, but so far, so good. For that, I am very grateful. Along with that, I am grateful to get to know the male child better. Nothing helps you to know someone better and faster than living with them!

That's just a few of the things I'm grateful for on this Thankful Thursday. Maybe I'll make this a regular on the blog. Try it for yourself. When you have to stop and think of the things you're thankful for, it really gives you some perspective.

On another note, here is the picture for the post. We got 4 beautiful wine glasses yesterday. Unfortunately one was broken, but they are sending a replacement. I hadn't seen these in person when I registered for them, but they are awesome. Mr. really likes them, too.

I was trying to get all fancy with the pink flower props! I know I have a photographer in me--I just need to let her out!