I Am Thankful post #1

Because I have so much to be thankful for, I will jump on the bandwagon of sharing my thoughts of gratitude on my blog in November. And today it is being a mom, plain and simple. I remember the day I looked in my cupboards and all I saw were adult size glasses. I knew it was time to start multiplying our family. I was in the depth of a career I loved and didn't know how I would melt into the culture of a stay home mom. So after a few years of working on making a family Stella arrived and I worked part time. And then just two years later a wonderful red head surprise showed up and we called him Miles. It was then that I made the full plunge into staying home with my kids. I would go to the park without snacks, forget jackets, feel frazzled but eventually I got the hang of it. Finally while hiking around snowbird Mr. Brighton made his debut. Some days are hard but it is a wild ride that I cherish and am grateful to have. I once had someone ask me if it was difficult for me to let go of my career after working so hard in school. I could honestly answer it was hard for me to make the decision but once I did it was like I could fly. I also said very matter of fact, "I will go back when the time is right." I still teach college courses one night a week to keep my life balanced. But these three people are a part of me and I can't imagine how gray and linear my life would be without them. They are my rollercoaster and I am enjoying the colorful ride.