Tonight, life is hectic.  I have several projects for work, life, & blog juggled in the air & it’s hard to just sit back & be still for even five minutes.  I feel jumpy just sitting here, anxiously tapping my foot as ideas pour out of me, knowing that there’s a load of towels to be done, dinner to be made, exercise to squeeze in, all while preparing for tomorrow & the weekend ahead.  & with Harrison actually putting up a solid fight against sleep tonight in the next room over with Nate, my focus feels a little distorted.

I realized this week that I am a workaholic.  Hi, my name is Blair & I’m a workaholic.  (hi, blair)  I live for the zest of the challenge, for taking on so much & then seeing whether I buckle or thrive under the pressure.  I typically do both.  Simultaneously.  It’s a talent that I have.  But Harrison reminds me to calm down, to take a deep breath, & remember what comes first in my life – him.  marriage.  family.  & the sweet sounds of a summer day winding down.

For those of you just joining us, Thankful on Thursday is the brainchild of a longtime friend of mine, Nish over at The Outdoor Wife, as a sweet way to reflect back on your week & remember the serious & silly reasons to be thankful in life.  So pull up a seat, sit down with your thoughts, & take five minutes to simply breathe.

1.  For my psychiatrist, who saved my life.  & for being able to have this conversation today:
Doctor: “So, how are things?”
Me: “They’re great!  I’d love to say that they’re back to normal, but normal was shit.  So I’m happy to say that they are simply where I always thought they should be.”

2.  For a healthy babe at his 9-month check-up.

3.  For Ann, who sent a personalized present to Harrison that now hangs in his room:

her shop is oh-so-cute.  me want.

4.  Beach trips.

5.  Warm, clean laundry rolling in the dryer.

6.  Making my own baby food. & then getting the chance to encourage you to do the same.

7.  Baby laughs & squeals & the way he dives into Nate’s shoulder when he just can’t stand his own laughter anymore.

8.  Summer rain showers that drench a tired, exhausted lawn.

9.  How writing it out calms me down, helps me focus, & let’s me realize that life exists past a checked to-do list, a clean kitchen, & washed bottles.

I hope y’all have a wonderful Thursday night.  Thank God tomorrow is Friday, right?