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Here is my biggest reason for giving thanks in 2009!
My husband and I had given up on having kids after trying unsuccessfully for three years. We were discussing adoption when surprise, I'm pregnant. The pregnancy was easy...no morning sickness or any other unpleasant things. The labor was easy...five hours of contractions that I could feel and only an hour and a half of pushing. I had some minor complications, but thanks to endorphins never felt bad.Iain's been growing non-stop...going from 6 lbs 3 oz at birth to over 13 lbs at 2 months. He's a sweet, little boy, who has let me get up to 5 hours of sleep at a time at night. He loves to play and be sung to. He's super curious and loves to explore. What mommy could want more?
And, of course, I'm thankful for getting published. Woohoo! (Check out the side bar for book covers and blurbs.)
So, tell me what you're thankful for.
What a beautiful post, Emma. A wonderful pic of the baby. You do have much to be thankful for this year!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
Blessings, Kaye
Thank you, Kaye! He's a treasure!
ReplyDeleteAhh Emma. He's precious. Aren't boys the best! I'm not biased or anything since I have two of my own. ;) This year I'm definitely thankful for my family and kids and espcially all the author friends who I've met and encourage me daily.
ReplyDeleteHe's gorgeous Emma! I'm thankful for my children, my hubby, my family, my friends and my fans :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cindy! I think boys are great...except for the whole loaded shooter thing. You never know when it's going to go off. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Eliza! What would we do without our family, friends, and fans?
ReplyDeleteThey grow up too fast, Emma. It seems only yesterday mine were that size and now my grand-daughter is five years old. My gifts are too many to list...suffice it to say, I am just thankful for everything I've been given. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteWell said, Maeve!
ReplyDeleteHi Emma,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little boy you have! Maeve is right. Seems like just yesterday my daughters were that age and now they're in their twenties. Fortunately, I haven't aged a bit :)
But seriously, I'm very thankful for my daughters and husband, for good health, and for many other blessings.
Jana Richards
Emma, what a beautiful baby. Happy Thanksgiving. I am enjoying my grandchildren over this holiday.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for a lot of things, my three precious grandchildren just been a few of them. Beautiful picture of Iain.
ReplyDeleteHey, Jana! You're only as old as you think. Notice I didn't say feel because there are days I feel ancient! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mona! Spoil those grandkids...that's what they're for!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anna Kathryn! Your grandkids are cute as can be. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteAh, congratulations! He's adorable. It's a lovely blog you have here.
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute!!You do have much to be thankful for. Congrats and God Bless you and all your family.
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creagers@windstream.net
EMMA--He's so precious! We have all grandsons--3 of them, brothers--no girls! At first I was idsappointed I'd never get to buy a Barbie doll, but little boys---ahhh,Emma, a boy will always love his mom. Love your sweet post--keep up the good work being the best mommy in the world. Celia
ReplyDeleteHe's so adorable -- I know you feel very blessed ;).
ReplyDeleteToday (11/25) I celebrate twenty years of marriage to my real-life hero. What a great reason to be thankful! My two baby boys are now both over six feet tall, and not a day goes by that I'm not eternally thankful for them and their wonderful dad.
Happy Thanksgiving, Emma!
Thanks Historical Writer/Editor!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debby!
ReplyDeleteCelia, I understand the Barbie doll desire...she was my favorite toy growing up, but I'm oh so glad I won't have to worry about teenage girl angst!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Helen! Twenty years is great...hubby and I are going on five. But, sometimes it seems like only days.
ReplyDeleteThis year I'm definitely thankful for my health and for my muse still being with me after all these years of mental abuse on both sides, lol. I'm also thankful for my marriage and how strong my relationship with my husband continues to be despite tension from those around us.
ReplyDeleteAll around, a good year so far! Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
ReplyDeleteAmber, I like the way you said, "...despite tension from those around us." That's a familiar sentiment for many people I think. It's quite an accomplishment to not let external factors detrimentally effect your relationships. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteWhat a little sweetheart, Emma, certainly a little someone to give thanks for!
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