Mundane

I have come here several times to write about life, but inevitably I get distracted by my friends' blogs. As I read their incredibly heartfelt and motivating words, my pen halts. I keep thinking, 'I have nothing filling my life right now that is incredible or motivating'. My days are spent battling morning sickness and fatigue, tending to my son (who, by the way, has been sick for 3 months now), juggling work and home, maintaining my marriage, and trying to find my to do list. I say that tongue in cheek. I feel secure in the fact that it is safely tucked under all of my unopened mail, which lies just beyond my son's ever stretching arms. Nevertheless, nothing spectacular, right? What a lousy attitude to have at Thanksgiving.

This year, as we approached the holidays, I was feeling a little blue. I was having a very hard time thinking about what I am thankful for. Then I thought, I have one of the most loving, encouraging, understanding, compassionate husbands in the world. He continually bends over backward to lend a helping hand. All day long he works with families that are broken, torn, and irrepairable. Does my husband come home with a heavy heart? No. He comes home holding me and my son a little tighter because he is grateful for the mundane. He appreciates the fact that there is nothing extravagant going on in our lives. Most of all, he appreciates that we are a team and we love eachother very much.

Let's not forget my wonderful son. Yes, there are times when he teaches me patience. Irregardless, that boy is a blessing. He is so inquisitive, loving and full of energy. He keeps me going even on the days where I just want to collapse. I feel an abundance of joy when I come home at the end of the day and he greets me with clapping and squeals.
The more I think about it, the more I realize that my life is incredible and motivating in its own way.

Friendship

Friends every girl needs...from this girls perspective.

Everyone needs that friend who is going through the same stage of life you are. They are that friend who can share in the laughs, triumphs and in the fears. This friend gets it because they are it.

Everyone needs that friend who has been there and done that. If you are a mom, they are the seasoned veteran who knows that it is never okay to leave your baby alone on the changing table. Who, when you don't have a high chair, grab the nearest length of fabric and fasten the baby to chair. They are the one that you can call at midnight in a panic to say your kid "sounds funny" and they suggest taking them out in the night air or bringing them in the bathroom with the shower running. They help guide the path.

Everyone needs that friend who is slightly more "hype" than you are. They are the friend that knows all about the latest and greatest gadget, shoe, movie star, etc... This friend helps you step away from life and feel cool, if but for a second. They make you feel like you've visited somewhere exotic.

Everyone needs that friend who is completely opposite from you. You are clean, they are messy. You are organized, they are always six steps behind. This friend helps you appreciate a better balance and learn to compromise. They help you practice patience. Most of all, they help you truly learn to love who you are.

Everyone needs that friend who is young and single and carefree. This friend helps you get out of your bubble and experience life a little. They encourage you and remind you that you're not dead.

Everyone needs that friend who is not afraid to tell you how it is. Sometimes we spend more time in life sugar coating things, when really what we need is a big swift kick in the bum.

Everyone needs a friend who you only connect with once in a while. The infrequency of visits makes you feel like you are getting a special treat. It is fun to sit with this friend and hear the tales of eachother's life. Then feel no guilt because you know it will be a very long time before your ship's pass again.

Most of all, Everyone needs that friend who knows you more than you know yourself, will come flying across town at the most inconvenient time just to reassure you. This friend doesn't mind the lunch stain on your top, or that you haven't showered all day cause your husband is sick and you are trying to keep your head above water. This friend is the opitomy of love in action.

What does your friend list look like?