Things to be grateful for

The last few weeks I have been in a complaining rut. For some reason I have been complaining about everything. The weather, how busy Roland is, how crazy Liam is, how tired I am and I could go on and on. But I won't. Last night before I went to bed I was contemplating how to get out of this complaining phase because I really don't like it. I started thinking about all the things I am grateful for, and I thought I would share them with you. (They are in no particular order)

1. Baby #2- Landon/ My pregnancy.

I am so grateful to be pregnant! I am one of those people who if they decide to they want another baby are basically pregnant the month after. I am so grateful for this. I am grateful that this pregnancy has been so easy. I am already in my third trimester for goodness sake! I am grateful for the all the kicks that Landon gives me and I cannot wait to meet him. What a blessing it is to be pregnant.

2. My wonderful husband Roland.

I do not thank this man enough for all that he does for me. He is amazing. Did you know that he gets Liam up every morning and feeds him breakfast so his wife can sleep an extra half an hour? Well I do and I am so grateful for that. I am grateful for all the hard work that Roland does on his family's behalf. I am grateful for what a wonderful father he is and how Liam always lights up when he sees him. Melts my heart every time. I love how supportive Roland is in all of my hobbies and interests. What more can I say. I love my wonderful husband Roland.

3. My marriage.

I am so grateful to be married for eternity to my best friend Roland. I love the relationship that we have. You may not believe this but we never fight. Yes we have our disagreements, but we always work through them and there is never a night where I think I am so mad at my husband. I love how supportive and in sync we are with each others needs and how well we communicate with each other. I am grateful we decided to be married in the temple and all the blessings that come with that.
4. My NH family.

I love my parents and siblings. They are wonderful people who I think about and miss everyday. They are so supportive of Roland, Liam and I. I grew up in such a loving home and will be forever grateful to my parents for raising me in the gospel and setting such a great example. I love going back to NH to visit and spend time with some of my favorite people in the world.
5. My In-laws.

I love Roland's family. I feel so grateful to my Rosie for all the love that she sends our way. I love and am so grateful to all of Roland's siblings and their spouses for all of their love and support. I really think I have some of the best in-laws ever. St. George will always be one of our favorite places to visit because of all the wonderful people we see while we are there.
6. My son Liam.

I love this kid. A mother's love is something hard to define and explain, but I really don't think I could live without seeing Liam's smiling face everyday. I am so grateful for his hugs, smiles and laughter. He has such a independent personality and I am so grateful to be his mom. I am grateful for all that I am learning by being a mom, especially patience. I am grateful for his wonder and curiosity of the world and all it has to offer. I am grateful for his kind and friendly spirit. What a wonderful person I get to be with everyday.

7. The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ

I am so grateful to live in a time when the gospel has been restored in its fullness to the Earth. I am grateful for my testimony that Jesus Christ lives and loves us. I am grateful for the scriptures that are so readily available to us to read and learn from. I am grateful for a Latter-day prophet that leads and guides us in the ways we should go. I am grateful for temples and feel extremely grateful to live in Dallas where the temple is only 10 minutes from our apartment. I love the covenants that we make in the temple and I am so grateful for my eternal family. I am grateful to know that Heavenly Father loves me and cares for me personally.

Those are some things I am most grateful for in my life. The list could go on, but just writing this post has helped me to get out of my complaining mood and got me a little teary eyed. (Doesn't take much when you are pregnant but anyway) My life really is wonderful and I should be more happy and cheerful. This really helped. Thanks for letting me share with you.