Thanksgiving

Thankfulness... This year I have so much to be thankful for. I'm thankful for my children they have made me who I am today. John has opened my eyes to a whole world I didn't know existed, he has taught me compassion, patients, acceptance, and to love unconditionally. He has taught me to value of a good teacher, the power of a hug, and to never take language for granted. 

 My sweet sweet Julia. She has show me a whole different side of parenting, an easier side. She has taught me the power of language at a young age, the joy is "cooking",  the closeness of putting in a pony tail and singing twinkle twinkle little star. Her excitement for life is amazing and I can not help but smile when she is around. 

My husband, who keeps me grounded, who can put a smile on my face with a simple text, who has been known to drive 2 plus hours to bring me a sandwich when Julia is in the hospital and I just couldn't leave her side. Who taught me it really is okay to take time for just me, that I deserve to take a break from life, that I can do anything I want to. Who showed me what true love really is. 

My in laws who accepted me and my children with open arms, who are the type of grandparents every child should have. They are a much bigger help than they even know. 

My siblings we are closer now than we ever where growing up, we are now all great friends. They are amazing aunts and uncles. 

Autism... yes I'm thankful my view on life has been expanded. That I can really truly understand what other parents go threw, that I just get it and I have something to be passionate about.