My fellow MOMS

Last night was MOMS night out... we went on someone's boat. It was the first MNO since Ella was born that I didn't take her with. And it was awesome!!
I will be honest, when I joined MOMS club just over 4 years ago I was very worried. I thought it would be filled with a bunch of rich Moms who got to be SAHMs because of that and had the attitude to go along with it. Instead I found many others like me who are SAHMs because they wouldn't take home much money after paying for day care and Mothers who scrape by because they want to raise their kids (disclaimer: I had the 2 oldest in day care and don't have anything against it). Oh sure... there are some whose husbands make a lot and live in nice houses, but you wouldn't be able to tell because they are the nicest ladies. I am on the board for the third time because I really believe in the group. And they have been there for me, from celebrating the births of my third and fourth child, to being a shoulder when I lost my father, and even have helped watch my kids.
It is no secret (on here) that I have been down in the dumps... but for 3 hours last night I didn't think about my problems and enjoyed my time!!! Thanks gals!

C-Ya!

Today I am thankful for.... friends

Today is the last day of the challenge and I am grateful for midnight scrapper for starting it for us.
Today I am thankful for friends. Whether you are my IRL (in real life friends) who I have spent a ton of time with or my internet friends who I just know by a nickname and a series of posts. You all have touched my life and made quite an impact (personally and on my wallet!!!)
I think we truly realize the importance of friends as we become older... and as my family shrinks I am grateful to have these friends to stand by me. I have friends that drove quite a ways (across town) to attend my Dad's funeral and are willing to watch my children whenever I need help. I have friends that have been a shoulder to cry on and are there to laugh with. I have friends that have known me for years and friends that I have just met. I am grateful for each and every one of you.

C-Ya!