With Thanksgiving a few days away, I’d thought I would share what I am thankful for as 2014 begins to wrap up!

I am thankful for: (in no particular order)

My health and for the health of my family. We only get one body and it’s our job to take care of it. This year brought some health scares to my family (salmonella poisonings galore! pancreatitis!) and makes you realize how precious life.. and your health is. You’re body is your temple. Treat it that way.

My ability to run, and because of running, my way of being able to de-stress. Which is my world. IS VERY IMPORTANT. I sometimes feel like I could just blow at any minute and running helps me deal with the stress in my life in a more manageable way! (For more reasons, why I am thankful for running, check out my previous post “Why I Run”, here.)

My Run to the Pub running group. Directing the Run to the Pub group has given  me more than just a place to go running on a Thursday night. It has given me friendships, laughs, and a night out! Thanks to everyone who has participated over the last year. It has been great fun and I look forward to Thursday night’s more than you know!

My house that I am living in vs. the 2 bedroom condo we were in the year before. 4 kids, 2 adults. ‘Nuff said.

My ability to multitask. It has been a curse and a blessing but I would not be able to do 10% of what I do without this innate ability to multitask. I would also break less cell phones, respond to more emails and not miss as many field trips and birthday parties without this ability but hey! I still get an insane amount of stuff done. So I call it a win.

My family and friends. Specifically the ones who receive 18 text messages from me almost daily. For without them, (and Facebook and my cell phone), I would not be able to have as many laughs or be able to vent as much (you know who you are!). Thanks for always listening. For laughing with me. For sharing mommy stories with me. For sending me “wellness check” text messages. Thank you!

My Devine Nutrition clients. It has been great fun getting to know you and help you with your various goals. I feel your successes  as much as you do. You inspire me. Keep it up!

My sitters.. and Grandma’s. For without you. I couldn’t do all the things I love to do. Having people you trust take care of your biggest treasures, leaves you free to leave the house and do the work you need to do. So thank you for taking such great care of the kids. And for the rides. A lot of car rides.

For craft beer. and for Scandal. (well, maybe a few more shows). Most people think I never take time for myself. But, a few night’s a week after Ryan and kids go to bed and the house is soooooo quiet, I get to relax, sip on one of my favorite drinks and watch my shows. For that, I am VERY thankful.

For my kids, Connor, Justin, Emily, and Addison.. Being a mom is hard work. Plain and simple. And there are days when I wonder WHY, DEAR GOD, WHY!!!!!!! But you make life worth living. Truly. Thanks for always keeping me on my toes. I don’t enjoy sitting down much anyways. 😉

I hope you get a minute to sit down and think about what you are thankful for this year. Share some of the reasons you are thankful this year in the comment section below. I look forward to reading!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Thank you to Oscar insurance company and their idea to post about Why I am Thankful! Use the #WeAreThankful to post about what YOU are thankful for this year and holiday season!

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